Probably a drop in the bucket in comparison to how much money they’ve made over the years that they were able to weasel their way out of paying taxes on.
Cue the entirely understandable, except perhaps to the elite, rage of the Yellow Vests. So much for that “this will bring all of France together” notion.
Some (many) folk have too much money. And.. there is probably a catch.. with a tax benefit to those that contribute.. AND consequently the tax payer makes up the loss..
Just how much of Notre Dame is original anyway? All the “ancient” buildings have been added to or replaced or redesigned over the ages. I’m willing to bet that the only original part of the building is a small piece of a wall or two.
I feel the same way about the money corporations pay lobbyists and contribute to politicians…they could put that money into the pockets of their employees or hire more people.
Darsan54 Premium Member almost 5 years ago
You’re not that historical.
Jason Allen almost 5 years ago
Probably a drop in the bucket in comparison to how much money they’ve made over the years that they were able to weasel their way out of paying taxes on.
GreggW Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Cue the entirely understandable, except perhaps to the elite, rage of the Yellow Vests. So much for that “this will bring all of France together” notion.
ArtyD2 Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Something the french brought back from Nam. He doesn’t look like a Buddhist monk though.
montessoriteacher almost 5 years ago
Jesus was very clear about where $ donated in his name was supposed to go. OTOH, Notre Dame must be rebuilt.
Alberta Oil Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Some (many) folk have too much money. And.. there is probably a catch.. with a tax benefit to those that contribute.. AND consequently the tax payer makes up the loss..
Diat60 almost 5 years ago
Just how much of Notre Dame is original anyway? All the “ancient” buildings have been added to or replaced or redesigned over the ages. I’m willing to bet that the only original part of the building is a small piece of a wall or two.
Radish the wordsmith almost 5 years ago
If they had come up with one tenth of the money before that,
there probably would not have been a fire.casonia2 almost 5 years ago
Good one, Ted!
benjamineyal almost 5 years ago
Yeah, that’s been in the news a lot lately. It just shows our society’s priorities
Zen-of-Zinfandel almost 5 years ago
Caritas of France can assist with rent relief and a mental health assessment.
gcottay almost 5 years ago
How sad to see yet another sowhatabout theme.
J Dreibelbis almost 5 years ago
Still less than the taxes the church has not paid.
Kurtass Premium Member almost 5 years ago
The Catholic church is richer than god. They would have millions more if they hadn’t payed off the people their priests raped.
Ontman almost 5 years ago
Definitely makes one think.
Concretionist almost 5 years ago
In the USA, they’d get naming rights for the library, stadium or some other important building. Wonder what the Holy Romans are gonna give ’em.
Jujeebean almost 5 years ago
I feel the same way about the money corporations pay lobbyists and contribute to politicians…they could put that money into the pockets of their employees or hire more people.