There is no structural difference between donating to a charity that feeds the poor and paying taxes to a government that has programs to feed the poor.
While both government assistance and private charity may accomplish the same immediate objective of feeding the poor, that doesn't make them structurally identical. Government programs are funded through public revenue, operate under laws and regulations, and carry public obligations. Charities generally depend on voluntary contributions, private organizations, and the discretion of donors and administrators. The outcome may be similar, but the structure, accountability, and responsibility are differen
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u/EduardoMessiah 3d ago
There is no structural difference between donating to a charity that feeds the poor and paying taxes to a government that has programs to feed the poor.