I'm watching 60 Minutes which is one of my favorite television programs. Tonight, they had a segment on a unique "billionaires" club in which to become a member, you have to pledge to give away at least half of your wealth in your lifetime. You have to be worth at least 1 billion dollars in order to join. Some of the distinguished members include Bill and Melinda Gates, Warren Buffet, the first CEO of eBay (forgot his name. Sorry) among many others. They are free to give to any charity or purpose that they see fit. Some of these so called "charities" are very political in nature such as environmental issues, medical issues, political issues, etc. Is this really " charity" or undo influence?
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