Would you be willing to give up your personal wealth in a sharing society ?
By khoikhoi
@khoikhoi (93)
Vietnam
5 responses
@suspenseful (40192)
• Canada
21 Sep 10
No I would not. I do not mind helping someone out or donating some of my money like giving offerings in church, but I do not think it is right for people to think that just because you have money, that it is your duty to give to those that have less. Sure help them out to show them how to make money themselves by working, getting an education, finding things that they can sell, etc. But i do not like the idea of transferring the wealth to the poor.
Giving them jobs is the best idea, but not at the expense of those who have.
@oscar6 (1938)
• United States
21 Sep 10
No, I do not believe in socialism. If I make money then I should be able to keep it. However I do give to charity but I do not think I should be forced to give my money away. This is why I love living in a capitalistic country, The united states of America. Here if you earn money you get to keep it and you can help others with it if you want.
@frontvisions101 (16043)
• Philippines
21 Sep 10
Yes, i would give up my wealth for a sharing society. Anything for the greater good. I wouldn't hold on to wealth if the consequences are great.
@canaussie (221)
• Australia
21 Sep 10
This remind me of a man who gave his last dollar to someone in need. Lo and behold he became rich and had millions, asked if he's willing to give them all away, he had to think deep. hmmm...
If all the richest people in the world share their money, no one in this world will be poor but that is just wishful thinking. Like in the story above, easy to give when you haven't got much. My answer is yes I would share my worldly possession when I have them but until such time, I would use what I have to make more so as to give more.
@aarpees (149)
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21 Sep 10
yes, definitely yes. Because i know that our existence here is not about the wealth that we earn,but about the greatness and selflessness of our hearts. I am always willing to give up my wealth so that others can benefit from it, in a condition that they will utilize it to make their lives bountiful and productive, and not just abuse it.
Giving wealth, and then changing the lives of others are the most fulfilling.