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Re: Rights to free goods? (was Re: What happened?
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lugnet.off-topic.debate
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Thu, 22 Jul 1999 11:47:57 GMT
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Jasper Janssen wrote:
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> On Wed, 30 Jun 1999 16:44:52 GMT, Larry Pieniazek <lar@voyager.net>
> wrote:
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> > I bet I give more of my income to charity than the
> > average american does, by a lot, measured either in absolute dollars or
> > proportionally.
>
> That, I suppose, is the problem with the argument that those who
> deserve will get medical care through charity.
>
> You have too much faith in humanity.
No, you have too little. I give more by proportion because I think about
what it means a bit more. Change society to encourage the behaviours you
want and you won't be relying on those like me who have indomitable will
and faith in goodness, you'll get more charitable contributions from
everyone.
Who here, if their income suddenly doubled (for those in the US) or
tripled or more (for those in europe) would not give more to charity
than they do now? If so, why not?
--
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