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I don't think that's the part of your assertion the commenter was disagreeing with...

• pclmulqdq 5y ago
  Where I live, the only philanthropic organizations normal people interact with are universities, museums, hospitals, and maybe arts organizations. The government runs libraries, schools, orphanages, parks, other museums and hospitals, and playgrounds. These all used to be nonprofit philanthropic activities. Philanthropic organizations have been forced into corners trying to solve very hard problems (like eradicating diseases and global warming) rather than helping people day to day. You can go through a decent life never directly benefitting from a billionaire's money, but you can't do it without a helpful government institution.
  • mmmpop 5y ago
    That's sort of the tacit agreement here in America. Countless hospital wings, university buildings, etc., are the result of private donors who made it big and felt like giving back. Again, if I got rich, I'd give so much and wouldn't need a name on it. I just genuinely believe in the agreement.