This is the mentality that prevails in Less progressive societies

Unfortunately this behavior is spreading to the USA as well. Those that have done very well for themselves feel that they deserve their good fortune and those at the lower end of the scale deserve their misfortune.
We are in the boat together. It is a collective effort by all.

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