09-10-2015, 09:55 AM
(09-08-2015, 05:07 PM)fredtoast Wrote: We are arguing semantics. I would say that if you asked people why they believe in charity many of them would say things like, "I believe other people should share in my excess." or "I feel the fortunate have an obligation to take care of the less fortunate."
But there is no need to keep going around in circles with each of us defining the statement to fit our own opinion.
Good try but regular people wouldn't normally come up with those reasons. "Share in my excess" ? lol
They would typically say "we all" have the obligation, not just the fortunate.
Although your statements would reflect quite accurately if you changed a few words:
I would say that if you asked the liberal (and some normal people too) why they believe in high taxes for the rich, many of them would say things like, "I believe rich people should share in their excess." or "I feel the fortunate have an obligation to take care of the less fortunate."
