Where Is Their Fair Share?

There are some very rich people spouting that they are going to make the rich pay "their fair share". Why have they not voluntarily done it then?

I say this not to blow my own horn but to make a point. When I was age 20 I decided that I would always keep what I needed to live comfortably and give the rest away. I have never been rich or even close to rich. But if some average guy like me can do it, why don't they? I suspect that they don't really mean it or they would already have done it themselves.

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Budwick · 70-79, M

But if some average guy like me can do it, why don't they?

Maybe their goals are different than yours.
Maybe they don't sit in judgement of others as you are comfortable in doing.
Maybe there's any one of a million other reasons.
And most of all, giving is a PRIVATE and personal thing.
Frankly, I think it's prideful to tell others what you give.

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Budwick · 70-79, M

@Riverman2 So, I have judged you?
OK, I pointed out that you patted yourself on the back for giving.
I see my point is going no where with you.
I'm OK to drop it at this point if you are.

Riverman2 · 61-69, M

@Budwick I acknowledge that it would have been better to say " someone I know" instead of using myself as an example. You are right, it foes look like back patting. The points I am trying to make is that #1 it is possible to live with am attitude of giving what you do not need and #2 I don't really think SOME of the people are truthful when they say they want the rich to pay their fair share while they themselves amass gigantic fortunes. I could have said it better without including myself. Thank you.

Budwick · 70-79, M

@Riverman2

Thank you.

You're welcome.