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Dell is an outstanding Texan this is great to hear.. I donated as well but mine was a little shy of $36M

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• rabidrat 9y ago
  Michael Dell is worth $22.9 billion; $36m is 0.157% of his wealth. For you to donate an equivalent amount, you only have to donate $157 per $100k of your net worth.
  • icelancer 9y ago
    Not only does money not scale linearly like that, Michael Dell's net worth is very volatile and illiquid, making a straight comparison not all that helpful.
    • Gustomaximus 9y ago
      I get the feeling this was a glib example interest/amusement not to be take as an economic truism. And I suggest if you going to jump on any statement an claim its wrong, include information to back up your assertion. I like to think HN comments add value and we don't encourage taking easy pot shots at comments. For that reason I gave you a downvote, and also took the time to explain why I feel that was needed.