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A comment on Erik Hoel on Effective Altruism, Utilitarianism, and the Repugnant Conclusion. Parent comment

Re:Erik Hoel on Effective Altruism, Utilitarianism, and the ... by lvass on Wednesday November 16, 2022 @08:28AM (#33622560)
What if you're already paying around 50% in taxes, and benefiting of a nearly negligible part of what the government spends in?
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Re:Erik Hoel on Effective Altruism, Utilitarianism, and the ... by easygenes on Wednesday November 16, 2022 @08:32AM (#33622598)
Well, giving is by its nature optional, so you must fit it into your personal circumstances. I'm just pointing at a reasonable baseline that many people around the world have followed for generations.
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