[gameman144]

Maybe that is what the parent meant, but that definition really dilutes the idea of responsible vs irresponsible choices to the point of meaninglessness, IMO.

Donating to a food bank lowers the taxpayer burden of paying for food, and American taxes fund cartels, so you're very indirectly funding cartels when you donate to a food bank.

I'm not sure that would influence any reasonable person's actions in any meaningful way, though.

[cherry_tree]

But isn’t your assertion equally indirect?

“I don’t buy from Mexican farmers because they are extorted by cartels and forced to give them money which they in turn use to fund activities I don’t approve of”

Vs

“I don’t buy from American farmers because they are extorted by the government and forced to give them money which they in turn use to fund activities I don’t approve of”

[lazide]

Notably, #2 is essentially the basis for sanctions against a specific country (Iran, Russia, etc.)