And it's GREAT that you point out Pattison's philanthropy...he should be recognized and admired for that...and I and many others do...

The issue is that the article does not disparage the man, but suggests that perhaps some greater contribution might be forthcoming...yes, in many ways, he is a self-made man, but he also benefited from corporate welfare when creating Sav-On and no one that is critical of those individuals that ask more of him seem to be bothered by the fact that people earning small amounts contribute (through taxes) to this kind of welfare...

A direct example from down here: Hedge fund owners and managers earn millions if not billions on their funds...and are taxed at 15% based on what is called the "carried interest" provision of the tax code...those that report to these owners and managers have their WAGES taxed at higher rates, which means their contributions help offset the lower takes paid by the owners...the rich get richer, yet don't work or contribute more