The problem with slashing taxes and then outsourcing all of our public goods and social support systems to private patronage is that then the wealthy get to dec

The problem with slashing taxes and then outsourcing all of our public goods and social support systems to private patronage is that then the wealthy get to decide how they will work, with little public accountability. So if e.g. the main charity in town is a religious group, all of the homeless shelters and soup kitchens will come with a side of proselytizing or decide to turn away supposed blasphemers. Or if some of the main supporters of academic research happen to be motivated billionaires, we’ll see results that suspiciously align with their personal interests. Etc.