Economic principle #6- All choices have consequences that lie in the future.
In the March 29th Economist, in an article on parenthood ("The joys of parenthood") another classic case of unintended consequences of the actions by politicians. This time it was a county in Virginia.
"... a county in Virginia recently banned giving food to the homeless unless it was prepared in a county-approved kitchen, to prevent food poisoning. Churches stopped ladling soup, and more homeless people were forced to scavenge in skips. This hurt not only the hungry, but also the volunteers who might have found satisfaction in helping them. The surest way to buy happiness. . . is to give some of your time and money away."
So, as I say on my website---- Give your life away.
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