richardhutnik said:
Can do doesn't mean that people will. End result can be, changing the current situation will result in those in need being worse off. Whether that will happen is subject to debate in this thread, and would be useful if someone can show what the change in charitable giving would be, if you were to shrink the size of government and have it do less. |
This in itself is true, but there is no perfect system due to the human race being imperfect. I can only do the best I can do while hoping to improve in life while hoping that my good actions along with others will teach and influence others to the same. Also, govenment is not going to know and understand every problem and its context. The problems in my community isn't always the same as other communities. As I get more involved in my community, I will understand the problems around me which will allow me to find a more effective solution. And then I must use whatever resources available to employ those solutions. Both human behavior and legal policies can change. I'd prefer to take moral stands and actions out of conviction and choice instead of having my actions determined by legal obligation.
