It's a problem globally, but certainly more obvious with life/death results in that situation. I do hope that it gets to the right people, and assists the country to lift itself out of poverty and secure prosperity for future generations there.
Lets assume that we are capitalists and right wing people for a sec.
- The individual should be able to accrue wealth and no government should limit that wealth growth.
- That same individual should not be taxed any higher than the average person. Tax is a socialist construct to help those in that country who are less fortunate, and it limits wealth growth.
- This individual should be able to do whatever they want to do with their money and have no restrictions, as it would otherwise limit wealth growth.
So having said all that with the mindset of a capitalist and small government political leaning, he can do what he want with it. Some billionaires have little pet projects to inflate their self worth like rocket ships and stuff, this is just a bit different is al, and probably the more compassionate of choices. I think he's seen a need, and that need isn't in the USA.
I'm concerned about this, too. How can he make sure that the money is actually used for good instead of ending up in the pockets of crooked politics and warlords? I think that's a problem.
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