Comment by 6510
10 months ago
> We can do a lot for individuals, but even with cooperation, maybe can’t immediately give food and shelter to everyone
It oddly isn't all that desirable. You don't want to depend entirely on the generosity of others. What you want is a fighting chance to take care of yourself. Helping there, even a little bit is both very effective and very easy.
> You don't want to depend entirely on the generosity of others.
Spoken like someone who knows they'll eat today.
End game, yes, everyone needs a degree of autonomy. But there are plenty of families in Palestine and Ukraine and Nigeria that just need food, today.
It's not either/or. We can provide both jobs and a safety net.