There is something deeply problematic with this phenomenon of using services such as GoFundMe to raise money for people in need.
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That is, it'll hurt people who do not have big social media networks, are not articulate, are not the focus of a political campaign, etc.
It's charity that benefits the already relatively privileged, at the expense of those who are not as privileged. It's not redistributive, &
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I think one could make a strong example that it has strong similarities with the Victorian idea that there is a set of deserving poor.
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If you want to support people in need, vote for political parties that push for income redistribution, socialized health care, etc.
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I totally agree... but at the same time - you can't punish someone for being more privileged. they have needs as well.
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That's true. In the particular, it's extremely difficult to say that people shouldn't give.
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True.
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