I don't think many of us know any billionaires but since the mantra of this site is bash the rich...have at it.
A long time ago I was told it's not how much money you have, it's how you use it. There are people like Buffett who gambled (mostly his money) and won big and have used some of that fortune for good purposes. The same can be said of George Soros and Ted Turner (who inherited millions and turned it into billions). There are others who donate to charitable causes and do so without fanfare...just because you don't hear about them doesn't mean they exist.
Lastly...value is what you make of it. You may not like Gates for whatever but his innovation did transform the world...making personal computers truly personal and creating the atmosphere that makes this here internet roll. But, again, the DU mantra is all money is evil...so be it.
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