Unix Users Up In Arms At Bill Gates' Knighthood
Talkback David Hallowell : "Bill Gates' charity contributions were not the reason for his knighthood, it's good that he makes these donations " Gates' tremendous charity work is one of the reasons (if not the main reason) that he is being honoured.
[January 27, 2004, 23:58]
Unix Users Up In Arms At Bill Gates' Knighthood
Talkback Bill Gates' charity contributions were not the reason for his knighthood, it's good that he makes these donations but lets not forget how insignificant they are compared to his total wealth, it's like the equivalent of someone who's unemployed...
[January 27, 2004, 23:40]
Outrage At Gates' Knighthood
Talkback The only reason he gives to charity is to boost public opinion of him: He's got more money than he can spend so it's no loss to him. I agree: Why should the founder of an aggressive monopoly be praised?
[March 7, 2005, 8:47]
Outrage At Gates' Knighthood
Talkback But I too have spent more on my own house than I've given to charity. Maybe not on the same scale as Billy Gates. It's nice to know that every time I buy a new OS, 0.0001% is going to help the less fortunate.
[March 5, 2005, 17:04]
Outrage At Gates' Knighthood
Talkback ".donated millions to charity. Whose millions is he generously donating? Whilst I am not denigrating the causes he supports, most individuals and companies would prefer to make their own choices for charitable donations rather than Sir Robin of...
[March 3, 2005, 12:50]
Outrage At Gates' Knighthood
Talkback Was Bill being knighted for services to humanity thanks to his charity work none of us would have a problem. Paul mentioned one of the things I have to point out. The problem we have is that he's being knighted for abusing his monopoly.
[March 3, 2005, 12:03]
Outrage At Gates' Knighthood
Talkback Giving money to charity is a good thing. And if I was as wealthy as Mr Gates and was making it faster than I could spend it, I'd do the same
[March 3, 2005, 10:26]
Outrage At Gates' Knighthood
Talkback Forget how he has made his money, he has donated hundreds of millions to charity. I have to agree with the American correspondant. That alone, makes him a worthy of the honour. It doesn't matter if the honours system is a joke, he deserves...
[March 3, 2005, 10:18]
