Those who practice charity by taxation and redistribution of wealth in effect practice charity by the sword, which is no charity at all. Where once a man had wealth freely to distribute, he now has it confiscated and spent by agents often of contrary will and purpose; agents who would prefer to ingratiate themselves and adduce more power, neither of which is characteristic of charity.
A quick comparison of Romney, VP Bite-me and 0boober's charitable contributions, as reported in their tax returns , will bear this out.