Whether we like it or not, we, the ones that have (consume resources) more then the necessities of life requires or for survival are, unknowingly and/or unconsciously just that, thieves. Of course we are not directly guilty as that is how we have been raised. This is what we were taught/shown/educated all of our lives as what “living” is. We are told/explained from day one, if we work hard, get educated, and follow all of the rules then we should be able to own a house, pay to educate our children, enjoy regular vacations and have enough to stock away for retirement. That is far from the truth.
What we (adults) are guilty of now, is not addressing the issue and planning to correct our wrongly evolved ways. I myself feel guilty for many times just for still living because everyday i consume way more then that, “needed minimum”. I have lived longer (52 years and counting) then the majority of all the humans that have ever lived on this planet. Still, it is not a reason to stop it as i could (and am) putting an effort to deviate what we are doing in order to save lives elsewhere now and in the future everywhere. I could even make more little ones.
All i require, is no more then $25,000 per year to be very comfortable at the moment. Mind you that would not take care of those later years when income can no longer be obtained. Governments at least this one (Canadian) does not guarantee those basic needs for survival for it’s citizens. It allows individuals and business unlimited accumulation and consumption of wealth then they (Gov.) claim they have no funds to take care of its own people! Of course they do not the money, as, it is consumed and buried in individuals net worth, stashed in offshore accounts or spent to buy/build armies/nukes and raise other countries citizens standard of living.
It is sad how some Governments have turned out. They let people elsewhere on this planet die of thirst and starvation because resources are needed to ensure that a person who has had a life of luxury all of his/her life has to continue in that same path till death. They cannot let someone who owns an 8,000 square foot mansion (has for the past 30 years) lose his/her estate or his/her other assets, because the economy has flattened because of global pressures. Dear, dear, we cannot do that!
Priority is to the wealthy, not the sick, short changed, or dying!
I cannot see why those who have been overpaid all of their lives should get a bail out! Stock Markets are but games for those with too much wealth. It is too bad pension plans used this avenue!
KingGDerome