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How Does Superfluous Money Contribute To Charity

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In accordance with Singer’s argument, after buying the necessities needed to survive, the superfluous money should be contributed to charity, in view of the fact that charitable donations are a direct reflection of one’s values and perspectives. As John F Kennedy Jr. said, “it is easy for rich people just to write a check for charity; however, showing up and spending time with those in need was harder, but more important.” JFK’s statement shows how charitable donations are a direct reflection of ones values and perspectives by pronouncing the issue of just writing a check for exhibition to the public, it needs to come from deep in the heart and soul. Some say, if a person does not donate all unnecessary money to charity, does that reflect badly

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