Joseph: A disclaimer – I have not learnt Hilchos Tzedak (other than a quick perusal); I did not intend to make a halachic argument. My point was just that if we are mechuyav to reinstate what we consider to be an unnecessary lap of luxury, we certainly should fargin the lifestyle. It was a response to the CRDSYAC (CR Defend Something You’re Against Challenge), so I didn’t give it much thought.
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