[lbo-talk] conservatives vs. leftists

[Jordan Hayes]

> I recently had a conversation with someone arguing that
> conservatives tend to be more generous and compassionate
> individuals (citing some data on charitable giving and
> volunteering.)

I've seen this too, but I think the difference is that they want to pick 
and choose who the benefits go to.  And since they can't do that in 
redistributive schemes -- it's out of their hands, and the "wrong" 
people will get it! -- that's the resolution of the seeming paradox.

/jordan