tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364362406345742956.post875958834537996357..comments2023-10-23T09:23:05.584-05:00Comments on Live Oaks: Altruism's False AlternativesBrian Phillipshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06604845862020723068noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364362406345742956.post-65330696843029144102010-02-07T06:05:47.599-06:002010-02-07T06:05:47.599-06:00Compelling you to help others is the ultimate resu...Compelling you to help others is the ultimate result of altruism. If you don't like being forced to sacrifice your money, then you must reject altruism and defend your moral right to your own life, liberty, property, and pursuit of happiness.Brian Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06604845862020723068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364362406345742956.post-16209968047802234252010-02-06T22:38:03.822-06:002010-02-06T22:38:03.822-06:00Of course, there are those who find fulfillment th...Of course, there are those who find fulfillment through helping others, and there's nothing wrong with that - we each serve our own needs in different ways. However, such altruism should be through choice, not force. I applaud those who choose to give their fortunes to help others, but have little more than scorn for those who tell me I must do the same, despite the fact I don't have enough wealth accumulated yet to ensure my own survival.Mr. Moderatenoreply@blogger.com