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Old 11-26-2010, 01:21 AM
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Tax Breaks! I've heard this a ton of times before.

Really People? How much do you think he's really getting back from these write offs?

All he needs to do is one night live anywhere and he'll make the money he'll get back from his "Tax Break"

Jons not looking for good press either.

He does these charities from the goodness of his heart.
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Old 11-26-2010, 04:23 AM
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Old 11-26-2010, 04:51 AM
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I personally think it's fantastic, good on you jon!
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Old 11-26-2010, 06:58 AM
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He does these charities from the goodness of his heart.
I am sure Jon has a big heart and honestly does care - BUT - it's also to improve his image, make him look good. You don't think Angelina Jolie really wants to travel all around and claim to be this compassionate humanitarian, do you? No, she does it because it's a photo opportunity and it makes her look good.

All celebrities do it.
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Old 11-26-2010, 05:47 PM
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I am sure Jon has a big heart and honestly does care - BUT - it's also to improve his image, make him look good. You don't think Angelina Jolie really wants to travel all around and claim to be this compassionate humanitarian, do you? No, she does it because it's a photo opportunity and it makes her look good.

All celebrities do it.
Yes! I absolutely do!!!! Especially Angelina.

There is a ton of work and time that goes into their charity works. Much more than is mentioned in the press.

Angelina doesn't have to do half to stuff she does to "Keep Her Image". It's also said that her and Brad donate tones of money as well. Undisclosed amounts. All the money they make from suing magazines goes towards their charities.

Believe it or not, outside of this little Dry County world, there are people out there with disposable income who truly want to make difference in this world. This is what makes AMERICANS so great!!!!!
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Old 11-26-2010, 05:57 PM
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I am sure Jon has a big heart and honestly does care - BUT - it's also to improve his image, make him look good. You don't think Angelina Jolie really wants to travel all around and claim to be this compassionate humanitarian, do you? No, she does it because it's a photo opportunity and it makes her look good.

All celebrities do it.
yes, but no matter what the motivation is, the effect is good. Some people who are poor and homeless get some help. And they do not ask what was the motive behind it. They simply get some relief and are happy with it.

I myself think the same way you do. But simultaneously I think that no matter what, the charities in which big stars are involved and in which big money are involved bring some beneficial effeects.
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Old 11-26-2010, 06:25 PM
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The math is quite simple. Celebrities tend to have money. Lots of money. Having lots of money equals having the means to help others... many others.

What you are really telling us is if you had money and fame you'd do charity work for furthering your image as your main reason. There certainly are famous people who think as you do.... there are also famous people who like many of us... do it simply because they have the money to do so.
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I think having the money to do so is only part of it though. Along with that people like Jon and Angelina also have professions that allow them long periods of free time, so they can take on the things that they have. I think they choose things that matter to them, things they can have an effect on just like any of us.
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Jon's saying he's lived in New Jersey all his life? I know he still has the place in Rumson. But isn't he a legal resident of New York now?
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Old 11-27-2010, 01:42 AM
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Jon's saying he's lived in New Jersey all his life? I know he still has the place in Rumson. But isn't he a legal resident of New York now?
I am certain that in his eyes the whole metropolitan area of NYC and NNJ is what he considers his life long home.
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