“Charitable giving is just ego stroking for the wealthy — taxation would be more moral”
Agree
- Rich people choose pet projects selfishly
- Charity lets wealthy avoid accountability
- Systematic problems need systematic solutions
- Tax deductions make charity self-serving
Disagree
- Private charity is more efficient than government
- People should control their own money
- Many donors give anonymously without ego
- Government wastes money on bureaucracy constantly
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