Freedom and Philanthropy
Freedom.
When this is expressed and understood by the knowledgeable and benevolent American citizen, within reason, the opportunities are endless. With motivation and sustained tenacity, one can command a figurative “parting of the red sea” by flashing cash. For the masses in this country, that has become the ideal, and the penultimate expression of capitalism.
Philanthropy.
According to tradition, 10% of each unit of wealth (or single paycheck) should go towards helping the less fortunate. If every wealthy person in this country were to actually allocate the money to give to the poor, it would be a less painful life for many who are suffering today.
I urge all those who are wealthy to give as much funds as possible to reputable charity organizations, or create your own charitable organization. It seems that Ronald Reagan’s “trickle down” economics are alive and well. That principle is, in essence, if the rich are given more of a tax break than the less fortunate, that extra money would “trickle down” to the poor. Now, there are exceptions such as Bill Gates, who is most likely the most generous philanthropist in the world, believe it or not, but, in most cases, the rich are selfish tightwads, unfortunately.