I've Often Wondered the Same Thing

The Anal Philosopher has a post up titled Liberal Envy. The post considers the statement, if conservatives are greedy, then liberals are envious.  It’s the following question, asked by one of Burgess-Jackson’s readers, that I’ve often mulled over myself.

”...If liberals are concerned about the plight of the disadvantaged, why aren’t they doing what they can to alleviate it? Most liberals have more resources than they need; many of them have far more than they need. Some liberals, such as George Soros and Ted Kennedy, are filthy rich. If they pooled their resources, they could feed every malnourished child, prevent every childhood disease, provide basic medical care for those who lack it, and educate every child to exacting liberal standards."

Not an unreasonable question.  Burgess-Jackson considers the question, and states the following, which I fully agree with.

"Instead of taking the initiative, privately, liberals try to commandeer government to force everyone to promote and subsidize their values. This suggests that liberals care more about imposing their will on others than about helping people. It suggests envy. “Why should I give up my wealth if others aren’t giving up theirs?” Uh, because those others don’t share your values? And what’s the moral worth of an action motivated by self-interest? I pay my taxes to avoid punishment, not because I support the social programs funded by my tax dollars."

Posted by on 06/25 at 04:29 AM

  1. This suggests that liberals care more about imposing their will on others than about helping people.

    I fully agree as well Mr. Venlet. 

    Posted by  on  06/25  at  05:31 AM

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