Perhaps. But now imagine trying to be the politician(s) selling the "let'em die" idea. Most voters will be thinking, "What if my company is next to go?" and wil

Perhaps. But now imagine trying to be the politician(s) selling the "let'em die" idea. Most voters will be thinking, "What if my company is next to go?" and will vote accordingly. Thus there are few very politicians willing to take the high road.