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[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I agree in principle, but the government would take the money and allocate 99% of it to the military budget rather than do anything useful with it.

[–] CountZero 4 points 1 year ago

No, the government generally has a plan and definite budget for their money, which includes social programs and infrastructure. You can debate about how good it is, but at least it's there.

Giving money to a charity directly controlled by them (or their kids, or one of their billionaire friends) might just make that money disappear.