It is, therefore, easy to see the temptation all charitable organizations face. Namely, to use the scarce resources obtained through voluntary contributions as seed money to lobby the legislative authority. If the effort is successful, the organization can tap into the much larger pool of resources available in the public treasury. If passion for their cause should blur the vision of otherwise civil individuals, they may well be incited to promote their end by way of government force and, as a result, inflict harm upon their fellow citizens. In turn, the true meaning of mercy is forgotten.
Mercy is unmerited favor.
Since it is unmerited, it cannot be forced. Instead, it is a matter of voluntary choice on the part of the giver. If a thief should hold a gun to one's head and demand the victim to hand over his money, the acquiescence to the demand is not called an act of generosity. These consequences are economic hardship, increasing hatred and discord in society, and the loss of freedom. As a college professor, I have taught long enough to expect a grade distribution among my students.