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[–] 10 points 2 years ago (2 children)

We’ll save money on out-of-control healthcare costs if the elderly just died instead of lingered. A tree needs to have the dead or dying branches pruned or they’ll endanger the trunk. The elderly are willing to sacrifice themselves for the economy; that’s what the Lt. Governor of Texas said during COVID.

Not supporting this perspective, but I’ve heard social darwinists say “the weak should fear the strong” and other horrid shit unironically.

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  • [–] 5 points 2 years ago*

    These types people always talk as if they're immune to sudden, life-changing events. It's all fun and games until some random a-hole hits you while driving drunk and makes you permanently disabled. Maybe you're unlucky and have your entire city/neighbourhood burn down from an uncontrolled wildfire.

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  • [–] 3 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    I know this type of scary talk. It also comes up when people talk about assisted suicide. Some people on the fringe believe it would be a good option for addicts, the homeless, etc.

    They believe it's a rational standpoint. In reality they ignore the consequence this approach would have for our society on a psychological level.

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