&gt; What if I claim you are rich enough to donate to charities of not only your choice, but my choice as well.<p>High inequality and mega-rich charity are a related issue. Rich people is not contributing with taxes as they should. If that were the case the states will have more resources to help where help is needed.<p>This was in the news some time ago: &quot;Germany&#x27;s super-rich have rejected an invitation by Bill Gates and Warren Buffett to join their &#x27;Giving Pledge&#x27; to give away most of their fortune. The pledge has been criticized in Germany, with millionaires saying donations shouldn&#x27;t replace duties that would be better carried out by the state.&quot;<p>I completely agree with that position. The state, voted by its citizens, should decide not the super-rich even when they have good intentions.