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Unfortunately, in the history of the world, charity hasn't even come close to helping as many of those in need as successful government programs. The incentives
by darpa_escapee 10y ago
Unfortunately, in the history of the world, charity hasn't even come close to helping as many of those in need as successful government programs. The incentives to provide enough support to different charities aren't there. Charity follows trends and whims, not needs. For example, the top cumulative donations went to charities that do not serve the needs of the poor, despite how many people are still in need of assistance despite government programs.
- rvdavis 10y ago> Charity follows trends and whims, not needs. You imply government policy does not follow trends and whims, which is observably false.
- darpa_escapee 10y agoI am not implying any such thing. What I am implying is that, unfortunately (again), government is the one entity that the common person is given a say in. They aren't a member on any boards, they don't manage philanthropists' thoughts or funds and they own no capital from which to generate their own wealth. What I am implying is that they can influence the government into addressing their needs, even if superficially.