I doubt we taxed him anywhere near his fair share. That effective tax rates decline with wealth floors me. It also bothers me how cut throat capitalists grow into philanthropists as they become old and vulnerable. Years tax dodging, suppressing wages, lobbying, and engaging in veiled class warfare to gain every bit of wealth possible. And then they deign to give a fraction of what was owed the people (for roads, the internet, public safety, etc.) back in bits and spurts to be celebrated as generous. It makes me laugh.

At least your run-of-the-mill Scrooge has the decency to be consistent, to be hated.

While I say all that, I am also glad he's donating.