When asked to detail what would make a better life in three to five years, 60% of US adults said greater financial security
Americans may seem increasingly divided on beliefs and values, but in a new survey of more than 30,000 adults from across the country spanning generations and economic classes, a majority of Americans agree there’s a significant barrier to achieving a better life: the rising cost of living.
When asked to describe what a better life in three to five years would look like, 60% of Americans said they wanted greater financial security, according to a survey that was conducted by the McKinsey Institute for Economic Mobility and the WK Kellogg Foundation in mid-April.
In interviews that accompanied the survey, respondents often defined financial security as being able to afford basic necessities without worry.
What a gross and cynical mischaracterization. When people are constantly struggling to afford food and shelter they do not have the luxury of concerning themselves with things that don’t address their immediate needs. That’s the whole point of the heirarchy of needs.
So look, real cool that you’re secure enough in your life to spend time and energy caring about others. That is a good thing. But that also means that you’re living a life of privilege in comparison to so many others. Not saying your life is perfect and without strife… but if you have the time, energy and security to pursue causes outside of meeting your basic needs… that’s privilege.
And you’re using that privilege to punch down at poor people. To cynically mock them for not doing what you think they should be doing; the things that you can afford to do. Instead, you’re misrepresenting them as selfish, gluttonous and greedy.
inshort, plz fuck off with your tankieass “america bad” hottake.