Coloradomtnman
Rational and proud of it.
- Oct 1, 2008
- 4,445
- 935
I did not say I expect gratitude. I don't.I feel happiness when I personally give to those that need. I don't need a middleman to take the credit.Because you are a moral being? Well, not you personally, obviously; by "you are" I meant "one is".
So you get to determine morals for someone else? Strange that, as a Conservative, when I've tried to express my moral beliefs on other issues I'm told to butt out.
Deflection.
Are you claiming that you wouldn't feel happiness if a small portion of the taxes you pay went to feed needy children?
Why?
Because despite my paying nearly 40% of my income to federal, state and local taxes, those in need do not appreciate my efforts on their behalf. Instead, they say I am greedy and not willing to pay my fair share.
If you gave someone down on their luck ten dollars, what feelings would you have if that person said "ten bucks? You cheap greedy asshole!"
True altruism requires no gratitude.
I assume you served in The Corps. I did, too. Not everyone appreciates our service. That doesn't mean I only served those who show me gratitude for it. I appreciate it when people thank me, even if I saw no action and think others are more deserving of that gratitude, but my service was to defend everyone, not just most Amricans.
However, I DONT expect criticism for what I give.
So I ask again....what if you gave 10 dollars to a man down on his luck and he said to you "only 10 dollars? What a greedy selfish asshole you are".....
I'd think he was an asshole, and hopefully he'll get something to eat.
But this thread is about the children of that asshole, not the asshole.