It's amazing to me how many people think that voting to have the government give poor people money is compassion. Helping poor and suffering people yourself is compassion. Voting for our government to use guns to give money to help poor and suffering people is immoral, self-righteous, bullying laziness.
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Penn Jillette was a contemporary American magician and comedian. Penn Fraser Jillette is an American magician, entertainer and author, best known for his work with fellow magician Teller. Known as Penn & Teller, the duo has been featured in numerous stage and television shows, such as Penn & Teller: Fool Us and Penn & Teller: Bullshit!, and is as of 2025 headlining in Las Vegas at The Rio. Read more on Wikipedia →
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- Money — Thoughts on wealth, value, and material pursuits