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Originally Posted by Manx
Because all things are not equal.
Who is entitled to decide which ones should not be given the fruits of the "labor" of others?
You?
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That's a very awkward dodge of a question you apparently would like very much not to answer. But I'll not do likewise.
Yes, I'm entitled to decide who is given the fruits of
MY labor. It's called charitable giving.
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Originally Posted by Manx
I wouldn't ever deny that there are people who abuse the social provisions of our society. I most certainly deny that no one should receive those social provisions. And I most certainly deny that no one should receive those social provisions because some people abuse them. Maybe if you can invent a device which can accurately determine who is an abuser and who is not, we can cut down costs. Until then, the simple fact remains that rich does not mean worthy and poor does not mean unworthy, and the poor who are worthy are not being altruistic by remaining poor, they just do not have access to the opportunities afforded to others.
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I have no idea where you came up with your "worthy" and "unworthy" comparisons.
You're free to donate as much money as you like to anyone who arouses your mother instinct. The rest of us should be free to donate money as we see fit.
You seem to be mistaking equal opportunity for "guaranteed equal outcome."