Reply #44: He is simply doing what other robber barons have done throughout history [View All]

[MadHound]

Trying to leave a benevolent legacy and buy his way into heaven.

Probably having some serious pangs from his conscience, so he is giving money in order to quiet the pain. Trouble is that somehow I doubt that any amount of money he gives will make up for the crimes he has committed, the lives he has sacrificed to his greed, the harm he has caused society and this planet.

Yes, his generosity will make a large difference to many people. But sadly his business practices have made even a larger difference to a larger group of people.

As far as I'm concerned, Gates can go jump in a lake.