Philanthropist Melinda French Gates said she is giving $1 billion over the next two years to support women and families, including reproductive rights.
Then why aren’t all the other billionaires saying it? We’re in agreement that they shouldn’t exist in the first place. All I’m saying is they’re trying to do the right thing with the money, which is incredibly rare in a world of Bezos, Waltons, Kochs, and Sacklers.
Could have been paid through taxes instead of being the whim of a billionaire looking for a positive legacy.
Agreed. I’m not saying he should have that much money. I’m saying he does far more benevolent things with it than most billionaires.
Frankly, I don’t think we should be relying on the benevolence of billionaires.
I agree. So does he. You should read this.
It is easy to say those things when one has already reaped the rewards.
Then why aren’t all the other billionaires saying it? We’re in agreement that they shouldn’t exist in the first place. All I’m saying is they’re trying to do the right thing with the money, which is incredibly rare in a world of Bezos, Waltons, Kochs, and Sacklers.
Why do people keep trying to argue points no one is arguing against. Especially continuing after people have pointed this out specifically.
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