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Originally Posted by raymr
Well walking the dog is a responsibility and obligation, and if you feel good about doing it so much the better. It isn't in and of itself a reward, although it makes Fido happy. So some people think its important to extend a hand outside of their little bubble when they can. Whether that gives them joy or not is inconsequential. The plain fact is - they do it. And they do it in quiet little ways that don't attract attention, for attention would be an ego satisfaction thing.
Warren Buffet just gave away 40 billion bucks to charities. For that amount of money, he could have had his name written on the moon for the universe to see. He will never see $40 billion in reciprocal payback or favors. Why did he do it?
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Yes, what of it? Giving to charity is NOT an obligation like walking the dog. Whether it gives a person joy to extend a helping hand is inconsequential to certain questions. However, to the question of whether they get repayment, it is important.
If Warren Buffet had given 40 bil to charities in a quiet way that doesn't attract attention, how did you know about it? He will not see the money back in payback or favors. However, as I ahve said before, he gets paid back in a different coin. You know of it and probably admire him for it. IOW, he has bought recognition and admiration with his 40 bil. Is it worth it to me? Absoultely not. To him, probably. Some people use their money to buy favors, others buy admiration and recognition and others buy property.
I am not against charities or giving. However, if you want to accuse people of alturism, you had best make sure they are not getting paid in ANY way, shape or form otherwise it is not truely alturistic. As they said in OJ's case "If it doesn't fit, you must acquit." You have accused the human race of alturism and it doesn't fit as long as they get a payback in ANY form. Payback is not limited to repayment of the money, favors, sex, etc, etc.