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Public attention in Maine has recently focused on several high-profile charitable gifts, including a $25 million donation to Maine Medical Center, a total of $4 million contributed to two Maine nonprofits, and the charitable gift of a North Haven farm, valued at nearly $5 million.

These gifts — and many similar ones — have originated from affluent donors whose generosity is needed more than ever during the pandemic. Many nonprofits that have been most strained by the economic downturn are the very ones Mainers are relying on in order to weather it.

While many wealthy donors are stepping up to meet the need, some critics say such giving isn't enough.

 

In general, should wealthy people be giving more to address basic human needs in the U.S.?
Yes (59%, 172 VOTES)
No (41%, 118 VOTES)
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Sponsored by: OTELCO

Public attention in Maine has recently focused on several high-profile charitable gifts, including a $25 million donation to Maine Medical Center, a total of $4 million contributed to two Maine nonprofits, and the charitable gift of a North Haven farm, valued at nearly $5 million.

These gifts — and many similar ones — have originated from affluent donors whose generosity is needed more than ever during the pandemic. Many nonprofits that have been most strained by the economic downturn are the very ones Mainers are relying on in order to weather it.

While many wealthy donors are stepping up to meet the need, some critics say such giving isn't enough.

 

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21 Comments

  • June 21, 2021

    I say a qualified yes. In an ideal world, we should all be giving what we can to help those in need. We do need the wealth-shaming that is occuring right now though. It is not a sin to be poor nor rich!

  • Stephen Paulone
    June 21, 2021

    It is an easy thing to say the other person should pay more; who is wealthy? pay more than what? who is spending the money and how will it be spent?

  • June 21, 2021
    Seems pretty clear many people are NOT paying their fair share and the system is Not working for America.
  • June 21, 2021

    While I applaud the wealthy Mainers and others who give generously, we all know people who pay NO taxes because they are "smart". A flat tax might yield more and be more fair. Let's not confuse amount paid with percentage paid.

  • June 21, 2021

    Wealthy people should voluntarily help the community, but no ones property should be confiscated.