[TulliusCicero]

> If you're willing to pay more above the taxes and do so, you're already part of the solution and you're already performing charity without the need of government.

No. I'm willing to pay a large amount to go towards public housing as taxes, but not as charity. The distinction here is that it coming in the form of taxes ensures that everyone (or at least everyone able) is also paying their fair share, and that we'll have enough for a substantive impact.

I don't have much interest in putting in extra while homo economicus types get the same benefits of living in a society with fewer people homeless while not contributing.