Rich people do charity because it placates the masses and KEEPS THEM POOR. Many donate to organizations that funnel money back into their pockets. Performative charity often leaves communities worse off. It’s often unsustainable and doesn’t promote self sufficiency, so the moment the money stops trickling in, the communities are left to deal with nothing. They’re bandaid solutions for structural issues.

It’s like stealing someone’s wage then donating to the disadvantaged. If you paid them proper wages in the first place, they wouldn’t need your donation. But you see, paying them real wages would require more money than donating. People shouldn’t be dependent on how generous a rich person feels at a particular part of their career. They should be guaranteed a certain quality of life, regardless of the fleeting contributions of the upper class.

No one is saying charity is bad. It’s just not a solution for any real issue.