• Poob@lemmy.ca
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    1 year ago

    I want them to give up their wealth and power for the benefit of society. But they aren’t going to do that, are they?

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        1 year ago

        They sure aren’t. They give up their wealth, but by doing so gain more power. They get to decide what is important for the world by dumping millions of dollars in their favourite charities. Charities that they conveniently get to put their names on to feel good about themselves.

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          1 year ago

          So they’re not allowed to have the money…and they’re also not allowed to donate it? Am I clear? Because that seems stupid, tbh.

          The world worked a little better when philanthropy was encouraged for the tax break. It always will. They get their cute little name on a plaque, whatever. The money goes where it’s needed.

          This is not to say anyone needs to be able to make that much in the first place, but demonizing one for also getting rid of it is funny