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> I'm saying you're wrong. Specifically, this bit: "you're not gonna lose a dime" You will lose a dime. You're still missing the point. The intention of th
by darkpuma 8y ago
> I'm saying you're wrong. Specifically, this bit: "you're not gonna lose a dime" You will lose a dime.
You're still missing the point. The intention of that character isn't to make a factually correct statement about how the FDIC system works; his intention is to suppress vigilantism. Pointing out that the people witnessing the robbery actually are paying for it is tone deaf.
- lisper 8y ago> The intention of that character isn't to make a factually correct statement about how the FDIC system works; his intention is to suppress vigilantism. Of course I understand that. But the success of the argument depends entirely on the people in the bank being short-sighted and considering only the short-term consequences to themselves and not the long-term consequences to society.