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[–] corsicanguppy@lemmy.ca 4 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

I will never become a billionaire, so I have zero risk to support it.

You'll find it's okay to help our neighbours even when it costs us a little bit. In fact, that's often the case; and using that "I'll choose what can't possibly harm me" criteria could deny someone a lot just because it would cost you a little.