AMA: Bill Gates

Re:AMA: Bill Gates by nicoburns on Monday February 25, 2019 @03:13PM (#19248977)

> I'm always annoyed when rich people say things like this. I had one say almost this exact thing to me in an elevator once.

Why? Surely it's better than the alternative of them not supporting progressive taxation?

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Re:AMA: Bill Gates by rchaud on Monday February 25, 2019 @03:28PM (#19249127)

The alternative in this case would be for Gates to use a part of his resources and influence to maybe advocate for such laws, instead of just talking.

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Re:AMA: Bill Gates by nicoburns on Tuesday February 26, 2019 @10:27AM (#19254996)

This is a good point, and I totally agree.

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Re:AMA: Bill Gates by reaperducer on Monday February 25, 2019 @03:38PM (#19249230)

The alternative isn't supporting progressive taxation. The alternative is picking up a pen and writing a check.

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