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      WHYS: 23 Oct 09: Do the rich have a moral obligation to share their wealth?

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      A group of rich Germans wrote to their government asking to pay more tax. They say they need the money far less than others. Does this make sense to you? Or sho...

      A group of rich Germans wrote to their government asking to pay more tax. They say they need the money far less than others. Does this make sense to you? Or should this be an individual's decision? Does philanthropy offer a far better option, than a blanket tax?

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