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Originally Posted by GGG
The other thing is before we pat these guys on the back none of them are changing their standard of living to make these donations. Gates and Buffet have said as much. So really them giving these billions is like us giving our spare change to the salvation army at christmas time.
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Really? Are you suggesting that if I have $10 billion and give $9 billion to charity that its not enough because I haven't taken a vow of pepetual poverty? That is ridiculous!
Just take a look around at what some of the other incredibly wealthy people do with their money and you'll quickly notice that this is a refreshing change. Rather than building monuments to themselves in the form of buildings, golf courses or whatever they prefer they are literally giving away their fortune for the greater good.
Also take note; this is money that they've earned. They didn't win the lottery or anything like that. These two (Gates and Buffett) built their respective businesses over their careers and rather than keep it all for themselves or give it to their heirs they are trying to put it all to use.