> Philanthropy is absolutely an expectation, though I agree the noblesse oblige8 has decayed. Arguably nobless oblige has been embedded in the legal system. Th

> Philanthropy is absolutely an expectation, though I agree the noblesse oblige8 has decayed. Arguably nobless oblige has been embedded in the legal system. The expectation is there and expressed in the tax code. The philosophical process was the elites sat down, codified their obligations and called it "our taxes". Ironically, big chunks of beloch's post is pointing out that billionaires have a huge amount of social responsibility under the modern system. They are expected to provide welfare and build stadiums. Just not administer the process.