2006-08-20 17:27:49 · 20 answers · asked by sophiababes_15 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Government
Because if they do that, no other poor person would like to work again in their life.
2006-08-20 17:33:34 · answer #1 · answered by Transgénico 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Personally I think it's because they have forgotten how tough it is out there and many have also never had it so tough. Many have the attitudes that "they worked for their fortune, so can everyone else."
If I were rich, I would probably go poor again very quickly, because I know how tough it is and I feel also for those with as tough a time as myself or worse, having much much less than myself. I gave my last $5.00 to a homeless man a short while ago. Then I wondered how I would put gas in my car.
The rich get richer, period. They are having good times and closing their eyes to their emotions for the poor. Such a selfish way to live.
2006-08-20 17:35:15 · answer #2 · answered by avalm@sbcglobal.net 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm glad that you said "some". Sure, some rich people don't share with the poor, but I think that many rich people DO share, including Warren Buffett, who just pledged 85% of his total wealth to charity through the Gates Foundation. Bill Gates himself has not only turned over a great deal of his own wealth to this charitable foundation, but is even turning over the leadership of his own company, Microsoft, so that he can devote his time to charitable work as well.
2006-08-20 17:46:26 · answer #3 · answered by senior citizen 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why do some rich people not want to share their money with the poor? Because we work hard for our money we pay taxes and yes we give to charity...So, I ask you with all the opportunity's America has to offer why would you need a hand out...
Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day ...Teach a man to fish and he will eat for a life time..........
2006-08-20 17:36:08 · answer #4 · answered by ibelieve 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
because they are afraid that my denoting money to poor people they may lose their money and become poor themselves. besides, what makes some people rich is exploiting other people and keeping them in constant need. they want to be the better people and do not like equality.
2006-08-20 17:37:55 · answer #5 · answered by Peace 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2006-08-24 14:38:37 · answer #6 · answered by Sugi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it all depends on who you consider poor.
if they gave some to all the poor people in the world, they would be just as poor as the rest of us.
don't you think? but who knows
they have to have their reasons
2006-08-20 18:12:24 · answer #7 · answered by Mary D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you've ever given a quarter to the bums on the street, they'll never leave you alone. That's probably why.
2006-08-20 17:34:31 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well i guess some of them feel they earned it, so other people should too. but i still think they should be more giving with their money. a lot of people can't help that they're poor. people who have more should always help those who have less
2006-08-20 17:33:58 · answer #9 · answered by . 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
because they didn't get rich by sharing.
2006-08-20 17:32:52 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋