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Old 12-02-2005, 09:50 AM   #15 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Cimarron29414
It is curious that you say this. I am not picking a fight, I am genuinely curious. As a matter of fact, this question might need to be moved to Philosophy: Why do you feel any individual has a financial obligation to the masses?
I didn't intend that meaning. Only that trust varies by question and interests.

But since you're asking, I do believe individuals have an obligation to contribute to the health of their community, even if only for self-interest. To guard the back door. Since one's community (or area of effect in this case) scales with wealth, a larger entity has a broader obligation that will have larger internal conflicts of interest.

I do expect the average wealthy person to have a better grasp of causes and effects but that says nothing of their ability or motives to manage beyond their interests. Back to the question. What trust are we talking about?

-Not a communist. Honest.
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