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[โ€“] Ilovethebomb@lemm.ee 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Taxes typically go to the country you pay the taxes in though, and the poor in America, for example, are probably in a far better position than, say, sub Saharan Africa.

[โ€“] fellowmortal@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Governments are location based, but also give huge amounts in foreign aid - especially rich countries. They are also better placed to give it fairly than individuals. Here's a link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=69AtkAHkKEc