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witty_username on Oct 30, 2016 | parent | context | favorite | on: Thomas Piketty’s Capital in the 21st Century, in 2...

> Furthermore, what do we with those who are just unable to produce anything of value? it's implied that they just die.

Capitalism doesn't stop a person from donating to those people. Indeed, that's what happens through the government.

humanrebar on Oct 30, 2016 [–]

It's not really a donation if it's not voluntary. Whether someone should be supported by the government is an interesting question but calling taxes and welfare donations is doublespeak.

witty_username on Oct 30, 2016 | [–]

You're right.

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