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I didn't say they "should" however, I just mentioned an ethical framework (utilitarianism) which would support that.


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Actually, I did say they should, but I covered my arse by saying that is only true given an ethical framework. They should, if they are utilitarians, is what I meant. And perhaps other ethical systems also encourage the wealthy giving the to the poor. Christianity, for example. Now as for why we should adopt these frameworks, I'm not going to answer that, because then you are left with a string of "why? why? why?" to each answer. I think all debate comes to this end. That's why it is easier to answer "I don't know" right away, rather than ending up at that answer after discovering all your arguments were built on an assumption. So, is stupidly gambling for millions admirable? I don't know. Why don't I know? Because.