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Posted on 2/6/14 at 3:24 pm
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Posted on 2/6/14 at 3:26 pm to Asgard Device
ethically? maybe not.
Shouldn't be illegal. If you don't like what they do with your money, don't give it to them.
Shouldn't be illegal. If you don't like what they do with your money, don't give it to them.
Posted on 2/6/14 at 3:28 pm to Asgard Device
If it isn't illegal right now, it should be.
Posted on 2/6/14 at 3:30 pm to doubleb
I believe that citizens united gives them the right.
Posted on 2/6/14 at 3:35 pm to tiger 56
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Message Posted by tiger 56 I believe that citizens united gives them the right.
I'm not asking if it's legal. Just because something is legal doesn't make it acceptable or even ethical.
Posted on 2/6/14 at 3:37 pm to Asgard Device
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I'm not asking if it's legal. Just because something is legal doesn't make it acceptable or even ethical.
What would make it more unethical than any campaign contribution?
Posted on 2/6/14 at 3:39 pm to GeauxxxTigers23
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ethically? maybe not. Shouldn't be illegal. If you don't like what they do with your money, don't give it to them.
I can't have any interest in the finances of LSU athletics, as a state tax payer and LSU alumni?
It's not like LSU football could exist without the public institution's brand and it's alumni.
If we are going to completely separate them then we could probably sell the football program outright and get even more money back in return.
Posted on 2/6/14 at 3:40 pm to tiger 56
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I believe that citizens united gives them the right.
Is TAF a 501(c)(3) organization? I thought it was.
If so, they cannot legally support individual candidates, if that's what is meant by "fund political campaigns."
Posted on 2/6/14 at 3:45 pm to Asgard Device
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Should LSU TAF be allowed to fund political campaigns?
Is this about St. George again?
Posted on 2/6/14 at 3:48 pm to Asgard Device
Isn't the TAF a tax-exempt ("charity") organization?
Posted on 2/6/14 at 3:48 pm to Y.A. Tittle
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Posted by Y.A. Tittle quote: I believe that citizens united gives them the right. Is TAF a 501(c)(3) organization? I thought it was. If so, they cannot legally support individual candidates, if that's what is meant by "fund political campaigns."
Good point. You are correct, they can't legally make contributions.
I was incorrect in believing they could theoretically do it if they wanted to. I know politicians use campaign funds to pay TAF (possibly to get discounted seats?), but haven't heard of TAF giving cash to any campaigns and now I know why.
This thread is basically useless now and the OP should be shot.
This post was edited on 2/6/14 at 3:52 pm
Posted on 2/6/14 at 3:53 pm to Asgard Device
Their charter, mission statement or whatever they live by should state what the money that is donated is to be used for. If it says athletics, athletic scholarships, facilities, etc., and nothing about political contributions, I would be pissed if I gave them money and they contributed to a political campaign.
Posted on 2/6/14 at 3:58 pm to Asgard Device
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This thread is basically useless now and the OP should be shot.
Let's not go overboard. A public lashing should be sufficient.
Posted on 2/6/14 at 4:09 pm to tiger 56
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I believe that citizens united gives them the right.
Citizens United doesn't give anyone or any company (public, private, nonprofit) the right to "fund political campaigns."
It gives them the right to fund advertising, for example, that supports a particular political candidate or viewpoint, as long as it's independent of said political campaign.
On a federal level, direct political contributions are still illegal. That's why Alito was shaking his head "no" to Obama's bullshite during the SOTU several years back.
On a state level... well, that's up to each state.
Some allow unlimited direct corporate political contributions, others prohibit corporate donations directly to political campaigns. Some are in between.
In Louisiana, corporations have the same limits as individuals: $5,000/statewide candidate, $2,500/legislature candidate.
State Limits on Contributions to Candidates
EDIT: And has already been addressed, nonprofits are a whole different ballgame. Not allowed.
This post was edited on 2/6/14 at 4:11 pm
Posted on 2/6/14 at 4:12 pm to texashorn
TAF is given seating privileges in Tiger Stadium and at other LSU arenas to sell.
It wouldn't be ethical or legal for the state to give their "property" away to a private group who would then sell the property and donate the proceeds to fund candidates or causes.
It wouldn't be ethical or legal for the state to give their "property" away to a private group who would then sell the property and donate the proceeds to fund candidates or causes.
Posted on 2/6/14 at 4:16 pm to doubleb
Since your posted was technically in reply to me, I was only talking about the common misconception of Citizens United (that it allowed direct corporate political contributions - it does not).
Your fundraising arm is a nonprofit, for which political contributions are certainly illegal. Sorry for the confusion.
Your fundraising arm is a nonprofit, for which political contributions are certainly illegal. Sorry for the confusion.
Posted on 2/6/14 at 4:23 pm to moneyg
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What would make it more unethical than any campaign contribution?
They are a non-profit, if they get involved in politics they should lose their tax exempt status just like any other non-profit.
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