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Among the wealthy a generation back, people like Carnegie (and I wish they would learn how to pronounce his name) and others there was this attitude of noblesse oblige. Because they had acquired vast wealth they felt they should not only paay higher taxes but also give to the community, e.g., Carnegie Hall, etc.
The current generation of wealthy people, with a few exceptions, appear to be Randians, i.e., enlightened self interest = greed.
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Eleanor Roosevelt
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