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[-] xmunk@sh.itjust.works 35 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Why was it ever alright to rely on charitable donations? If a program is important for society we should ensure it's socially funded. I absolutely loathe charity culture - I'd prefer we just raise taxes and make sure there aren't shortfalls for important programs.

[-] Grimpen@lemmy.ca 20 points 1 year ago

It's kind of how the US is lauded for how much they donate per capita... when GoFundMe is the largest provider of "medical insurance". I don't want to dump on charity, or people who are proud of how much they donate, but I also want to emphasize that charity shouldn't ever be necessary.

[-] lobut@lemmy.ca 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Hasan Minhaj Patriot Act: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mS9CFBlLOcg

For a lot of super rich people, donations in the US is a tax dodge.

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