One of the disadvantages of being a Patrician is that occasionally you are obliged to act like one. — Spartacus

From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded; and from the one who has been entrusted with much, much more will be asked. — Luke 12:48

We are truly fortunate to live as we do.  Kings of old would only dream of the ease and luxury of our day-to-day, middle-class lives.  With that comes the responsibility to make sure that those around us do not suffer due to lack of the necessities of life.

However, that has to be a responsibility that is voluntarily taken on and executed.  Being charitable is something to be admired and encouraged, but not mandated.  If someone declines to care for his fellow man, that is his right.  He may be wrong, but no-one should have the power to compel charity.