Reply #72: Your attitude illustrates what's truly wrong with our society.

[Zero Division]

I've had my chance to meet people with opinions like yours, often times shocked that otherwise seemingly "good" people would believe in such ignorant selfishness with such smug pride, exuding condescension for both those in need and those who understand the interdependence between human beings and how another's suffering affects others. Often those with your mindset loudly espouse your belief in personal responsibility, an ideal which they seldom apply to themselves. Many wonder why we have such poor leadership in our country. It's more than just the undue influence of money in our politics. Even without that there is a virulent strain of belief that some forms of selfishness and even cruelty make a person noble or "manly".

Although I find your opinion abhorrent, I thank you providing such a clear example of this virulent attitude. I think you'll find more like-minded individuals elsewhere....