While I agree with the sentiment I also think that it's best for society if everyone contributes while realizing that some are able to contribute more than others. Essentially no freeloaders.

But the ROI for ending hunger can't possibly match military spending, plus military spending provides governments with a clear path to choosing economic winners, so here we are.

There is a competing system that capitalism has to outperform.

That's an interesting thought. Still trying to wrap my mind around how it might work.

It's not a policy failure at all. It's a systemic feature. Capitalism is dog eat dog until only one dog remains. If you want to fix it you need a new economic system.

The Art of the Kneel