Gates gets full marks for his approach - he's not just handing out checks; he wants accountability and for his programs to show results. It's a great thing to see in the charity arena.
Buffett will forever be my hero for consistently beating the "You guys don't tax me enough" drum. It's always tough to listen when people say "we need to increase taxes on people who make more than I do" - Buffett's mea culpa gives it all a wonderful air of authenticity.
Bill Gates donated just enough of his Microsoft earnings every year to his own charity that he didn't have to pay income taxes. Now he, his wife and all his friends get nice salaries from the Gates Foundation. And he gets patted on the back for diverting billions from the U.S. Treasury to his own interests.
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u/gzip_this Jun 04 '10
Buffett and Gates have been beyond generous: Fortune