[alexanderwept]

>Personally I believe society as a whole is better when we offer opportunities for education and self-improvement to those who can't otherwise afford it.

And you're welcome to do that with your own money. Why is the cause so moral that others get to decide I have to support it with my money?

[nkrisc]

That's a complicated question but I'll sum up my thoughts on it by saying because you have benefited from it too. Would you have reached your position in life if not for a stable society and functioning economy? As I see it we've got to pay it forward for the next generation as the last did for us. Whether you prefer it or not you are a part of our shared society.

There is of course more nuance to it all.

[alexanderwept]

I didn't ask for this. If society collapsed and I became a sustenance farmer or hunter gatherer, that'd be alright by me.

I agree with the rule of law and I'll do what I'm legally obligated to do, however, every chance I get I'm going to vote in favor of returning to the pre-history status quo of all-against-all.

[nkrisc]

Interesting. Your Abrahamic theology won't help you there. Please don't drag us all down with you. I'm sure you can find a remote bit of forest somewhere where you can live on your own for as long as you can make it. Come on now, walk the talk.