I asked a question about Oprah earlier and just got a bunch of non awnsers, just insults telling me off for hateing on Oprah. The question wasnt about how much she gives, it was really about the fact that she has such an excess of wealth that could be helping others a lot more. Ted Turner gave one third of his wealth to the united nations, he still had 2 billion dollars for himself, so its not like its hard to give huge sums away when you have huge sums left. So why do so many say she worked hard etc and deserves it etc. Coal miners work hard and so do nurses, come on be real. The question was about those with extreme wealth because they have the power to really change the world. Dont you think they should if they can?
2006-11-29 06:08:45 · 2 answers · asked by james l 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
People with extreme wealth have the power to create more wealth.
I do not begrudge the wealth of Warren Buffett or Bill Gates for instance..
Clearly they have more than they will ever need & they are sharing it on a massive scale.
The money they give is spent & gone
There is no cash dividend.
The payoff is in lives saved & improved.
What the rest of the mega rich need to do is follow their example.
Better yet, they need to follow the example of the miner or nurse who gives to those who need help
2006-11-29 07:10:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's a capitalist world and nothing's fair. Actually it's less fair in a communist or socialist world. I believe in earning what you had worked for. Unfortunately in third world countries, they have dictators who believe in starving and depriving everyone.
2006-11-29 14:15:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋