Why a German billionaire says that pledges like Mark Zuckerberg’s are really bad

Re:Why a German billionaire says that pledges like Mark Zuck... by HiLo on Thursday December 03, 2015 @12:42PM (#10671082)

This is entirely subjective. What about those who devote their lives to a cause and go into government? Your money is better than their passion? This line of logic would suggest mercenaries are always have more incentive than soldiers.

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Re:Why a German billionaire says that pledges like Mark Zuck... by slavik81 on Thursday December 03, 2015 @12:47PM (#10671129)

I know many people who work in government. They do their job and they take home their pay. Nothing more. If they became personally invested in the outcome of their work, they'd probably eventually quit, because they have little ability to actually make a difference.

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Re:Why a German billionaire says that pledges like Mark Zuck... by HiLo on Thursday December 03, 2015 @01:00PM (#10671251)

Hey, did you know that's 95% of the private sector, too?

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Re:Why a German billionaire says that pledges like Mark Zuck... by slavik81 on Thursday December 03, 2015 @01:23PM (#10671471)

Indeed. Part of the difference is that I can start my own company in which I do have control. I cannot start my own government.

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