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> Why not doctors and lawyers? A-list actors? They do, in their own fields. Lawyers provide pro bono representation to the indigent, help charities and others
by forapurpose 8y ago
> Why not doctors and lawyers? A-list actors?
They do, in their own fields. Lawyers provide pro bono representation to the indigent, help charities and others who couldn't afford them, develop law to address problems, etc. Doctors do similar things, helping the ill regardless of their ability to pay. A-list actors use their status to draw attention to issues. Etc.
- taysic 8y agoThose things are voluntary. I've known landlords who've given cheaper than market rate rent to people or were sympathetic to their situation. Those are similar to what you've listed. > A-list actors use their status to draw attention to issues No way that compares...
- forapurpose 8y ago> Those things are voluntary Doctors treating patients is not voluntary; in many cases the doctor cannot turn away the patient. Lawyers' pro bono services aren't always voluntary AFAIK; sometimes the court appoints them. And it if it wasn't done sufficiently in a voluntary fashion, it would be required.