• prole@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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    It comes down to a fundamental lack of empathy. It’s “why should I pay for schools if I don’t have any kids” writ large.

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      “why should I pay for schools if I don’t have any kids”

      so that illiterate gangs don’t break into your house to steal your shit or kidnap you.

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      That’s a big part of it. There’s also a lot of ignorance and stupidity.

      They’ll be like “I don’t want government in health care” but also want Medicare and Medicaid.