> Charity follows trends and whims, not needs.
You imply government policy does not follow trends and whims, which is observably false.
You imply government policy does not follow trends and whims, which is observably false.
What I am implying is that, unfortunately (again), government is the one entity that the common person is given a say in. They aren't a member on any boards, they don't manage philanthropists' thoughts or funds and they own no capital from which to generate their own wealth.
What I am implying is that they can influence the government into addressing their needs, even if superficially.