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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Having just done our taxes, this thread is a real eye-opener. And a little depressing. HHI=$78k. We gave appx. $1,200 last year, of which $500 was to our church. Surprised at the higher earners here who hoard.[/quote]

Who are you to say what is hoarding and what isn't?  I was one of the higher HHI posters above -  If I am maxing out my kid's 529 instead of donating to charity am I hoarding?  If I take my kid on a great vacation a couple of times a year instead of donating is that hoarding?  What if I want to go out to dinner a couple of times a week?

This thread is eye opening in both directions but the end result is that it's YOUR MONEY.  Do whatever you want with it.  Don't judge me by doing what I want with it.  Last I checked, the government makes mandatory demands on my money and seems redistribute that in any way they choose - beyond that keep your judgmental opinions to yourself.

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Sorry, judgers gonna judge.   And I am one.

We have a responsibility to our fellow man.   That includes maybe not going to dinner quite as much so you can kick in a few bucks to help someone who needs the help just to eat, or to send their kids to school in clothes that fit.   It's astonishing to me how few people on this board seem to believe that they have no moral responsibility for those in need.[/quote]

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