Re:Apple has not made any significant donations to charity s...
by nickbp on Saturday March 05, 2011 @01:48PM
(#2292019)
Given his $1 salary, his effective income is all capital gains, which is taxed at 15%.
In any case, taxes are (in theory at least) paid in return for services provided to you and your country, whereas charity is paid in return only for the feeling you've contributed to a greater good. It's best to not confuse the two.
Re:Apple has not made any significant donations to charity s...
by maxharris on Saturday March 05, 2011 @07:09PM
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So I (or anyone else, including Steve Jobs) somehow owe society something just for being born, or just for living? If that's what you mean, I absolutely do not agree.
In any case, taxes are (in theory at least) paid in return for services provided to you and your country, whereas charity is paid in return only for the feeling you've contributed to a greater good. It's best to not confuse the two.