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what is he supposed to do about the problem of hunger? at best he could fund research into new farming and production techniques, hoping for a breakthrough. and
by hooande 6y ago
what is he supposed to do about the problem of hunger? at best he could fund research into new farming and production techniques, hoping for a breakthrough. and it seems like he's already doing that, along with many others.
I guess one of the downsides of great wealth is that people assume you can solve problems that have plagued humanity for millenia, but are just choosing not to
- PartiallyTyped 6y agoHe can start with his own workers. He can pay his taxes, so can Amazon.
- DamnYuppie 6y agoPaying more in taxes isn't going to do much for hunger. I mean the bulk of taxes collect goes to pay salaries and benefits of government employees. The next tranche goes military spending, then after that to companies who lobby well to get government contracts. Taxes are not a panacea to improve the lives of the lowest in society.