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Actually, It took Rockefeller 0 generations to decide he had obligations to society. Massive philanthropy and libertarian-flavored egalitarianism was a hallmark
by cynicalkane 14y ago
Actually, It took Rockefeller 0 generations to decide he had obligations to society. Massive philanthropy and libertarian-flavored egalitarianism was a hallmark of the old "robber barons". My hometown library was a Carnegie library, and the college I went to was founded by Rockefeller. Rockefeller also funded one of America's first colleges for black women (Spelman).
By contrast, the Indian elites described in the OP seem to consider themselves above humanity and the law. Wealth alone does not make you a horrible person, though it's fun to believe that it does.
- manishsharan 14y agoGandhi and the earlier India National Congress were finance largely by Indian elites. Today, the Indian elites finance much of the orphanages , temples and culture of India. TATAs are essentially run by a charitable institution. The once powerful Birlas built several colleges , schools and temples. My wife was born in a town largely built by a private business. Indian business sustain even the mos leftist publications by advertising. The Indian elites went out and built the whole IT industry of India. Infosys is leading a new way of philatropy in India. Feeding the hungry and poor is an integral a part of our cultural /religious rituals. In North America, check out the Langars at your local Gurudwara or Temples. But of course, publishing an article that does not conform to the worst stereotyping of India will not get to to HN first page.