To what extent do you believe that as a nation and a people we should take care of the less fortunate and “needy” members of society? How should we accomplish this? Through private donations, private support, or a combination of the two? If private donations are not sufficient, should we, through taxation, ensure that these people are cared for? Why or why not? Is it human nature to have a “me first” mentality when addressing these issues? Does it matter if the issue is abstract or concrete (meaning do people oppose high taxes that would pay for “safety net” programs but still donate to people they see who are in need)?