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It's not surprising that people who actually put in their own time and money would be more compassionate than people who merely agitate for other people to be f
by tomohawk 5y ago
It's not surprising that people who actually put in their own time and money would be more compassionate than people who merely agitate for other people to be forced to put in their time and money.
- EdwardDiego 5y agoPaying higher taxes to support social programmes is putting your money into things.
- rascul 5y agoThat's more like your money being taken for things.
- EdwardDiego 5y agoIf I didn't like it, I'd move to Singapore. I benefit from taxes, _everyone_ benefits from taxes. And guess what, I also benefit from a society where people have healthcare and education and where there's a safety net if things go south. As the old saying goes - social security keeps society secure against the poor.
- rascul 5y agoI think you read too much into what I wrote.
- tomohawk 5y agoPaying taxes is not voluntary. Paying taxes is not compassionate. If you don't pay them, you end up with your stuff taken away and yourself in prison. Since it's not voluntary, it should be reserved for things that are necessary for survival, not propping up luxury beliefs.