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I think this is short sighted. Even if you want to ignore all the arguments about what's best for society and just focus on your own personal gain, what about y

I think this is short sighted. Even if you want to ignore all the arguments about what's best for society and just focus on your own personal gain, what about your great grandchildren? Or your great great grandchildren? It's estimated that over half of children do worse than their parents today. Investing in a strong safety net and high social mobility are a way to ensure that if generations from now branches of your family tree fall out of middle class they'll have a chance to climb back up again.

oldpersonintx 3y ago
> Investing in a strong safety net and high social mobility are a way to ensure that if generations from now branches of your family tree fall out of middle class they'll have a chance to climb back up again. yes, and I pay six figures in tax every year so there is plenty enough from me in the community pot for you to achieve this if you instead send the money to Ukraine, thats your choice