Charity and Wealth: Where Should Generosity Flow?

Charity and Wealth: Where Should Generosity Flow?

Charity is a wonderful thing. It makes us feel good when we serve others, and it feels good to have someone care for you. The world needs more charity and kindness, but who should that charity be directed toward? Ideally, you would assume everywhere to everyone. But what about charity to the wealthy 1% or even just those who are well-off? Probably not what society would expect. People do donate to the wealthy (which I find extremely odd), but for the most part, charity flows down from those with money to those with less. It would be unethical and inappropriate to ask those living on a dollar a day to donate to the billionaire class or even the millionaire class. This is an extreme example, but this dynamic plays out in everyday life among friends, family, and coworkers.

The War on Millionaires

Dislike and disdain of the wealthy has been increasing in popularity lately. Some even find the fact that millionaires exist reprehensible. But is being a millionaire really that wealthy? Especially after inflation has eaten away at the value over the years. Around 30 - 40% of Canadian will become millionaires in their lifetime. That is a minority but hardly an improbable feat.