Should people be rewarded for community service, charity, etc?(moral question)

Yes: rewards charity and gives and incentive to do that, bu may make people do it mainly for the rewards

No: makes charity more close to actual charity, but less people will help out and it might not be fair

My opinion:

Reward children for that early on, but as time goes on hopefully the children will have turned out to be good and, combined with being used to helping others to a reasonable degree, would help out to a reasonable level without having a personal monetary incentive.

There isn't a perfect answer, but I think that the best answer would be in between the two extremes.

Sorry, typed on iPod touch.

No, because when people give charity as a tax write-off, it compromises their "good" intentions.

I also don't think community service should be used as a legal punishment. Slapping a person with fines and restitution is an actual punishment that hits them where it hurts--the wallet. Having to pick up trash on the side of the highway and anger management doesn't do a damn thing.

should the government give money to people who give money to organizations that are doing what the state should do?

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Well it would close the circle.

Originally posted by inimalist
should the government give money to people who give money to organizations that are doing what the state should do?

The question should be what should the state do.

I suppose one could not let them be taxed, that may be fair enough, but ultimately that seems to create a lot of bother and perhaps even unjust dealings.

Whether people or parents or whoever decide to reward someone for doing good deeds is up to them, imo, sure, why not?

So my answer is a absolute and totally certain "maybe".

I think they should.

Originally posted by inimalist
should the government give money to people who give money to organizations that are doing what the state should do?

You mean take less money away from people who give money and time to organizations that are doing what the state shouldn't have do, right?

I fully expect someone to say, "Excuse, ddm, but your libertarianism is showing. Bumblebee tuna!"

If this is really being posed as a moral question: No.

Originally posted by Mindship
If this is really being posed as a moral question: No.

And by definition, wouldn't it NOT be a charity if the person is being rewarded?

That would technically be a business transaction.

No, it will only encourage people to be helpful.

i say no only b/c it would be unfair and not equal...

if ppl want to help that is fine but they shouldnt be rewarded for their actions, the bases for charity is to be selfless..

hence, if rewarded it wouldnt be charity since you are gaining from it.

personally i say, yes. but, in the view of democracy and treating ppl fairly and equally i say no..

is it charitable to buy a PS3? i mean you just help a bunch of ppl feed their family with that one act..

The reward for sacrificing for the needy is received as soon as the sacrifice is made. It's something that you feel when you know that your contribution made a real difference to someone else. You'd have to experience it personally to know what I mean.

These things shouldn't be seen as rewards but incorporated into everyday society. It shouldn't have to be for some sort of acheivement, and with proper education this can be done.

Also, like the Zapitistas in Mexico, these sorts of things should be "punishments" for wrong doings. For example, if you had committed arson you would have to help build or re-build the building you burned down, or do something else to help benefit the community as a whole.

Is it even charity if you get compensated?

Also last I checked charity does carry monetary rewards: tax write-offs for one.

There's already programs out there like, Americrops that reward charity work. I think it's a great idea to give some type of reward for donating time and care. As to what the reward should be, well that is a very good question. Although some of these programs give a small financial reward the rewards are usually distributed as grants that can be used towards debts or tuition for school. I would like to see more programs like, Americrops. It is a great alternative to military service and although some people join just for the reward they come out with invaluable leadership skills and self confidence they never had. I spent two years in Americorps and they were easily the two best years of my life

Originally posted by Quiero Mota
No, because when people give charity as a tax write-off, it compromises their "good" intentions.

I also don't think community service should be used as a legal punishment. Slapping a person with fines and restitution is an actual punishment that hits them where it hurts--the wallet. Having to pick up trash on the side of the highway and anger management doesn't do a damn thing.

No i don't think that people should be rewarded for their charity.

A grant wouldn't be a bad idea, but it would have to be random and chosen by an interested party, not just standard issue, that isn't charity. That's welfare, there is a difference.

Originally posted by Tha C-Master
A grant wouldn't be a bad idea, but it would have to be random and chosen by an interested party, not just standard issue, that isn't charity. That's welfare, there is a difference.

Not if you dislike welfare and love rational thought there isn't.

Originally posted by inimalist
should the government give money to people who give money to organizations that are doing what the state should do?

I don't think the state should...in the first place.