You're right, but apparently some people feel morally superior by declaring they have no sympathy for others. I think it's like some Christians who get off by condemning others to hell.
I see nothing in the article indicating any analysis of how it will impact the larger economy.
It’s an emotional setup, pure and simple.
“I think it’s like some Christians who get off by condemning others to hell.”
How many time have you heard a Christian condemn a person to hell? Of course it’s an impossibility for a person to do so but I am curious to know where you heard such a condemnation take place.
Well said.
The constant gloating over people losing their homes—whether or not they should have been more wise about personal finance—is a bit difficult to stomach.
“You’re right, but apparently some people feel morally superior by declaring they have no sympathy for others.”
What are we supposed to do? Say how much we care? We really, really care about these stupid people that are unable to read teh contract and take care of themselves. You sound like a “compassionate conservative”. We care more than the liberals.