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If you feel so compelled, you already are welcome to donate your money for these causes. I encourage you to spend your money supporting the ideas in which you
by RhysU 5y ago
If you feel so compelled, you already are welcome to donate your money for these causes.
I encourage you to spend your money supporting the ideas in which you believe.
Let us know how it goes.
- trs8080 5y agoFortunately, human beings have gathered into societies which allow them to act in concert and for the benefit of all members of said society. If you'd prefer to not take part in these social structures, feel free to leave. Let us know how it goes. Or don't.
- RhysU 5y agoI believe that personal accountability for making the best of one's lot is key to society being maximally beneficial. I don't see why "acting in concert" implies forcing me to pay for things in direct opposition to my heartfelt belief via the coercive levers of government. Go find likeminded bleeding hearts and have a nongovernmental ball. Why can't debt forgiveness take the Jerry Lewis/Shriners private donation route? Then you'll do you. I'll do me. We'll all win.
- D13Fd 5y agoI agree with you that student loan forgiveness is unfair and wrong, but this is not a helpful response, and you know that. Why even post it?
- RhysU 5y agoBecause the GP suggests that the only options are (a) not caring or (b) taking other people's money. Clearly, that's a false dichotomy. I pointed out option (c).