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Originally Posted by Harmon
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That strikes me as a European attitude, but, I'm afraid, more and more an American attitude
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You seem to imply that there is something wrong with this attitude - and you forget what we pay in taxes. You also seem to imply that there is something inherently noble and right about giving money to charity, and especially doing it personally. Why? And why is that better than if the goverment do it? It strikes me as better if you can make a more focused and common effort than having charities essentially competing.
I expect my goverment, especially those I voted for, to represent me. That also includes that they may need to make decisions that I do not personally like, but will benefit the society that I am a part of in the long run.