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Quote by: Milton Bradley Athena, I find it very difficult to reply to your posts.
I want to be clear that I do not lack compassion, or empathy for the situation that others find themselves in, but I feel like you are automatically assuming that because I am an American, I am better off than the others you wish to help. This is the point I want you to address. Charity has to be voluntary, or it is a crime in this country. The government has no authority to extort monies from its taxbase to redestribute in the name of humanitarian aid. While I understand it is benevolent, and well intentioned to do so, you cannot justify this type of policy in legislative form. Charity must be voluntary.
You need to find a way to appeal to people who wish to contribute to your charitable intentions, and can afford to help you reach your goal. You do not have to be rich to be a philanthropist, but you do need to obey our laws. Particularly if you are attempting to rally people to your cause. |
International responsibility does not mean charity. It means morality.
I am opposed to feeding the starving people around the world. This only makes matters worse, because then they breed and increase the problems of human beings attempting to live beyond the means of their environment to support life.
Oh the post in the feminism thread about using immigrants to care for the children of working women, is more along the lines of international responsibility that I am thinking about.