charity – Canvassy

For each of the statements below please pick the one closest to how you feel, even if it's not absolutely precise:

We all have a duty to give money to charity.
It is better to volunteer time for a charity than to give money.
I don’t have a strong opinion about giving money to charity.
I don’t think anyone should give money to charity because the state ought to take care of its residents by proper provision of services through taxation.
I don’t think anyone should give money to charity because people should look after themselves.
In general charities suck money up and waste it.
Charitable giving is just a way for rich people to feel good despite not having paid enough tax.
Other / none of the above.

Charities are mostly good organisations doing vital work.
Charities may not be perfect, but they are the best way to treat social issues not addressed by governments.
Charities are a mix of good and bad - some make things better, and some worse.
Charities give governments an excuse not to take care of their citizens properly.
I think in general charities have a negative effect on society.
Other / none of the above.

How do you feel about charity?