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Doomsider@lemmy.world 14 hours agoUnless you are wealthy and connected the system will run you over and never look back. I know some many adults just like you that have caught charges for doing absolutely nothing wrong.
You argument is a wealth version of I got mine pretending a system that only cares about capital actually gives a fuck about you.
thebestaquaman@lemmy.world 14 hours ago
I quite honestly don’t see what you mean. I’m advocating for how I think a society should work, while acknowledging that I live in a society that’s fairly close to that ideal. Sure, we have a lot of stuff to improve, but I have yet to see the kind of situation in my country that you’re talking about.
“I got mine” would imply that I’m somehow ignoring the problems that exist elsewhere: I’m not, I’m simply acknowledging that I’m lucky enough to live in a system that I feel is worth supporting.
Doomsider@lemmy.world 14 hours ago
'I’m lucky enough to live in a state that provides both, so I think it’s completely fair that I’m obligated to support that system as long as I also get the benefits of it"
This is some serious I got mine vibes. It is okay that you can’t recognize your imaginary privilege.
What country are you carrying water for.
thebestaquaman@lemmy.world 13 hours ago
I’m trying to be very explicit on two things: 1) My country also has plenty of issues that need work, but I think the overall system/philosophy behind how it currently works is worth defending. 2) I acknowledge that many countries don’t provide the social safety and protection for its citizens that warrants the contributions I’m talking about.
I thought “I got mine” would mean that I was content with my own situation and therefore neglected the plight of others. That’s not at all what I’m doing or attempting to convey.
Since you ask, I’m from Norway.
Doomsider@lemmy.world 13 hours ago
Thank you, I was thinking you were from the US or the UK which are both god awful countries.
Norway has a significant wealth gap that is driving far right policies like immigration. Keep up the good fight and vote for policies to address this wealth gap before it is too late. Cheers!