I was watching t.v. and noticed that all the african american people that were in office or had something to do with the government had the title reverend, why is that?
2006-11-22 10:22:33 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Elections
They get tax benefits from the title, and also like to use the pulpit as a political platform.
2006-11-22 10:26:39 · answer #1 · answered by fmf3 2 · 4⤊ 2⤋
The lobbyist-types, like Sharpton and Jackson, couldn't get elected most places. They're the ones that are revs. Most elected officials like Stephanie Tubbs-Jones, Charles Rangel, etc., are not revs.
2006-11-22 12:45:49 · answer #2 · answered by AJH 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Who are you referring to :
Rev Run
Rev Jackson
Rev Sharpton
Just because they're famous doesnt mean they represent ALL African Americans
2006-11-22 10:29:41 · answer #3 · answered by DaHBIC 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
since they have no history except what the white man has given them , it makes them sound important, you know you gotta hang on to something don't you? also they are smart to the fact they can use their pulpit for a political forum , get tax breaks etc, it also makes them feel some what important'
2006-11-22 10:49:14 · answer #4 · answered by jim ex marine offi, 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Funny how the Reverand Jackson was in the white house spanking Clinton for the Monica cigaring yet Jackson had his mistress with him.Typical liberal,do as I say not as I do.
2006-11-22 10:33:14 · answer #5 · answered by halfbright 5 · 4⤊ 2⤋
I agree. Tax benefits. Churches do not pay taxes.
2006-11-22 13:40:40 · answer #6 · answered by Bawney 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are from those loud churches. Such enthusiasm! I applaud it!
2006-11-22 11:28:21 · answer #7 · answered by tcreede 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That's the "seperation of church and state" that you're always hearing about...
2006-11-22 12:48:19 · answer #8 · answered by Lee W 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Not true. Some do but not all.
2006-11-22 10:39:54 · answer #9 · answered by jerofjungle 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋