Originally Posted by Phil Hoskins
Well, as an unapologetic commiehippieetc I still say it doesn't matter if someone makes bad choices, good choices or no choices. With the wealth we collectively have, everyone should have the resources for a decent living, including free health care.

The notion of punishing bad choices is so arrogant and unnecessary. It implies that your judgment is superior and everyone should live up to your standards.

not?

Choices have consequences. No matter how we feel about it.

What is the decent living to which every one is entitled?
I think there is much dispute about that
And i disagree that it is workable to put our. Collective wealth in a big pot and just split it up to achieve the goal you seem to propose.



"Punishing bad choices is arrogant and unecessary?"
Please cite which such punishment i proposed

"Impliies thAt every one should live up go my standards"
Imo you have drawn an unfounded implication
There is no judgement in accurately noting that some people make poor choices
Unless you somehow wish to deny this reality

"Who made me mother superior..."
This bit of unwarranted snark is uncharacteristic of the person i know
And, fwiw, thx for your suggestion to improve my attitude
I will work on it

Besf
Ardy

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