Most people lack a generalised sense of empathy. They can empathise with people who are missing out on things they (the observers) also would want but don't rea

Most people lack a generalised sense of empathy. They can empathise with people who are missing out on things they (the observers) also would want but don't really care if someone is missing something they (the observers) don't care for. Applies equally well to parks, pets, porn, cars, cycleroutes, childcare...