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We're not talking about breaking down social cohesion in the sense of total chaos in the streets. We're talking about neighbors knowing each other and taking c
by Consultant32452 5y ago
We're not talking about breaking down social cohesion in the sense of total chaos in the streets. We're talking about neighbors knowing each other and taking care of each other. Loneliness and depression are at all time highs despite the largest social safety nets in history.
Cherry picking a few of the wealthiest countries in the world that are racially and culturally homogeneous is not very helpful. One of those scandi countries just announced suicide pods where you can go kill yourself because so many people want to.
It's fine to say the social programs are worth the cost, but don't deny the cost.
- wing-_-nuts 5y agoThis comment is so all over the place I don't really know where to begin. First, I would argue it's easier to know and care for one another when one's basic needs are met. You're simply moving up the maslow hierarchy. Second: I googled this. Some inventor in Switzerland hires an independent consultant to see whether his euth booth is legal. Switzerland is not a scandi country. This is not legal approval by the government. Third: Sweden has just as high percentage of foreign born population as the US. If anything I would argue american cultural identity is much stronger than Sweden's. Racial and cultural homogeneity is such a tired and lazy argument against safety nets I won't even bother to address it. It's a non sequitur at this point.