I have to say, whenever I consider plans to expand medical benefits and money for elderly people, a part of me now goes ... is that REALLY what we should be doing? Trying to get everyone living longer? Does this jibe with my values when it comes to the environment?
Some days, I'm really not sure it does.
Same goes for letting people migrate into the 1st world ... from 2nd/3rd world countries. It's virtually inevitable that people making this move will increase their carbon footprint, in many cases DRASTICALLY. I like being nice and all, but at some point this equation needs to be considered.
It sucks to even talk like this but as a World we've waited way too freaking long, and I think it's likely that even us nice liberal people are going to be forced into adopting some ... untoward positions in the not-too-distant future.
I shudder to think what's going to happen once the bona-fide assholes on the other side of the aisle ... finally collectively admit that ACC is a real thing that needs to be addressed. Because what I just wrote? Is NOTHING compared to what the average RePuQ would decide needs to be done.
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