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by tkahn6 5764 days ago
Don't you think it's kind of a dangerous thing when you start saying you deserve something by virtue of the fact you perceive it to be a cultural norm?

"I work hard but was laid off from my job. America is all about rewarding people for working hard so I got screwed. Therefore it's OK for me to rob a bank in order to compensate myself for my monetary losses which society owes me."

2 comments

Well, not rob a bank per say. But they certainly might feel entitled to receive compensation from the Government.
And how is that different? You're still soothing your problems with other people's money.
In response, I simply lean over and gently light your strawman on fire.