Why Does The Special Olympics Need Taxpayer Funding Anymore?

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The Special Olympics is a great organization that has accomplished awesome things. The athletes who compete in these games are awesome people who have not only overcome physical and mental disabilities, but can compete at amazing level of dedication and strength. They are true athletes. There was recently a "controversy" about their taxpayer funding. US Sec. of Education Betsy DeVos recommended cutting the $15 million going to the Special Olympics from the federal budget. Because of the backlash Prs. Trump announced that the organization has no fear of losing that funding. It will continue. But why? Why does an organization that cleared $18 million in profits last year need any taxpayer funding? The fact they are doing so well with private, voluntary donations and grants should be celebrated. It should be considered part of their great accomplishments. The fact we can't even cut funding an organization that proves beyond question that they don't need it tells me neither party really gives a crap about cutting spending. To say that cutting spending means we don't care is just plain lying.