The problem in America is that we’re instilled with the importance of individual success since birth. The values that a human would need to rationalize why their money should go to help someone who “doesn’t work as hard” or “is living off of welfare” or “is a good for nothing lazy person taking advantage of the rich people who work hard for their money” (which is the only argument you get when you confront this issue with anyone who makes sustainable wages) don’t exist in the thought process necessary to keep the economy in a capitalist society as big as America alive. It preys on the fact that rich people don’t wanna share and it encourages them not to; it’s the biggest problem with overcoming 99% of the problems like racism and classism and sexism. The system is set up so the lowest die off. It’s fucking scary, but you’re convinced that if you become part of that you’ll end up being the one in need. The concern isn’t for the community..its for themselves. If they have to pay more taxes so someone less privileged can benefit, it simply doesn’t suit their agenda for being the most successful human being possible (which is only equivalent to having more and more things and status) alllllll bulllshittt. a premise created to perpetuate differences and instill a sense of priority and superiority to again, MONEY over human life. So I understand your frustration, and as an American, I am too often saddened by the fact that I live in a country where the majority prefer things and social comfort to justice and social reform.
