Think of it in terms of incentives. Under the new tax law: \* Paying state taxes...

Think of it in terms of incentives. Under the new tax law:

* Paying state taxes to fund public schools: not deductible.

* Paying private school fees: deductible.

So the new tax law incentivizes private schools over public.

* Paying state taxes to help poor people: not deductible.

* Paying church tithes to help poor people: deductible.

So the new tax law incentivizes religious aid to the poor over public aid to the poor.

It's basically using the tax code to push everyone towards "Republican" values.