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I'll definitely get downvoted, but I feel like constantly fearing for your life is a fair price to pay for being rich

by r053bud 3y ago

Lolaccount 3y ago
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robswc 3y ago
I won't down vote you but I would love to know how you came to that conclusion. And what is "rich" ?
- r053bud 3y ago
  It’s an arbitrary amount, but let’s call it double digit millions. You’re set for life at that point.
  - robswc 3y ago
    In net worth or cash? In any case, I think its ridiculous. That would apply to a non-insignificant % of the population of HN. There are tons of authors, programmers and founders with that much money. You really think that if someone writes a book that goes on to sell enough that they make more than $9,999,999 they should fear for their safety if they dare reap the real value of their work?
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Aeolun 3y ago
Isn’t it poor people that constantly have to fear for their lives? Certainly the life expectancy of millionaire CEO’s seems to be a lot higher.
- r053bud 3y ago
  Exactly why I think it’s fair. Poor people shouldn’t be the only group of people who have to constantly live in fear. The people who are creating the conditions of poverty should have to share that mental burden. They can keep their money though!
  - JumpCrisscross 3y ago
    Bodyguards are almost always a status symbol more than safety. If you are concerned for your safety, and you have money, move away from the dangerous zip codes.
- itishappy 3y ago
  It's everyone. We're all fragile mortals living in uncertain times. Rich folks might be able to exert a bit more control, but I don't believe for a second that lessens fear. I'd actually suspect the opposite.
adamredwoods 3y ago
No one in this world should fear for their lives from other humans. We should always try to be civilized, and find other ways to solve issues other than violence.

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I'll definitely get downvoted, but I feel like constantly fearing for your life is a fair price to pay for being rich

by r053bud 3y ago

I'll definitely get downvoted, but I feel like constantly fearing for your life is a fair price to pay for being rich

Lolaccount 3y ago
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robswc 3y ago
I won't down vote you but I would love to know how you came to that conclusion. And what is "rich" ?
- r053bud 3y ago
  It’s an arbitrary amount, but let’s call it double digit millions. You’re set for life at that point.
  - robswc 3y ago
    In net worth or cash? In any case, I think its ridiculous. That would apply to a non-insignificant % of the population of HN. There are tons of authors, programmers and founders with that much money. You really think that if someone writes a book that goes on to sell enough that they make more than $9,999,999 they should fear for their safety if they dare reap the real value of their work?
- deleted 3y ago
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Aeolun 3y ago
Isn’t it poor people that constantly have to fear for their lives? Certainly the life expectancy of millionaire CEO’s seems to be a lot higher.
- r053bud 3y ago
  Exactly why I think it’s fair. Poor people shouldn’t be the only group of people who have to constantly live in fear. The people who are creating the conditions of poverty should have to share that mental burden. They can keep their money though!
  - JumpCrisscross 3y ago
    Bodyguards are almost always a status symbol more than safety. If you are concerned for your safety, and you have money, move away from the dangerous zip codes.
- itishappy 3y ago
  It's everyone. We're all fragile mortals living in uncertain times. Rich folks might be able to exert a bit more control, but I don't believe for a second that lessens fear. I'd actually suspect the opposite.
adamredwoods 3y ago
No one in this world should fear for their lives from other humans. We should always try to be civilized, and find other ways to solve issues other than violence.