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0 pointss1artibartfast4y ago0 comments

This assumes that charities are "supposed" to support the whole community, which I don't think is true.

It also assumes that government policies support the whole community, which I don't think is true either. It is pretty common for policies to harm one group in the community and benefit a different group in the community.

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lmm4y ago

All the more reason they need to be accountable to the community as a whole rather than a small handful of individuals.

rufus_foreman4y ago

OK, we're using words differently here.

I think accountable means that when I give someone money, they should use my money for what I want, and you think accountable means that when I give someone money, they should use my money for what you want.

lmm4y ago

The whole point of "giving" is that it's no longer "my money". If it's still your money then it's not a donation.

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lmm4y ago

All the more reason they need to be accountable to the community as a whole rather than a small handful of individuals.

rufus_foreman4y ago

OK, we're using words differently here.

lmm4y ago

The whole point of "giving" is that it's no longer "my money". If it's still your money then it's not a donation.

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