Re: Stuff...Bill and Malinda Gates Foundation

"greed (grēd) Pronunciation Key

n. An excessive desire to acquire or possess more than what one needs or deserves, especially with respect to material wealth:"

I'll admit I don't know a thing about Bill G's personal life. However if MS is an extension of his character then it isn't a far stretch to conclude that Bill is an greedy monopolist.

As for donations the amount should be measured with respect to one's disposable income. I believe the average income of everyone in the US (including the likes of Bill who drive up the average) is $30K (not confirmed). Compare that with god knows what Bill's roped in over the years as legal salary as well as other fringe benefits and then put his donations in proportion.

Just because he has too much money to spend on himself doesn't make him a generous man. But that's my opinion.