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For example, while it is undeniable Scarface has brought entertainment to numerous people, it is true that those viewers would turn resentful knowing how much money Al Pacino made? The social welfare argument says they might, as that short time they were entertained does not justify the wealth disparities between them.
Another argument that can be used in this case is against Tony Montana, the virtue argument. Since he made his fortune illegally dealing cocaine, it is fair to say he was not paying any taxes on that money or redistributing any of it back into society. This does a disservice to virtues such as honesty. Furthermore, by skipping taxes all together he does not contribute to collective benefits, for example roads and education.
Given the way that Montana built his wealth, the beneficence argument should be applied to him, possibly more so than those who built their wealth legally. By skipping out on obligations he should have to society (taxes), and all the other unethical choices he made (murder, dealing a harmful substance), he should distribute some of his wealth to charity since he could probably do so without affecting his lifestyle in any