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crazyrich t1_is5ffhw wrote

The fear of seeming patronizing should not overcome the desire to support your friends in times of need

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Ksradrik t1_is87s57 wrote

I dont think thats the biggest hurdle, lots of people just have the opinion "I had to make do without em, so should they!", even if they had a bunch of advantages they didnt have.

Also "welfare mentality" is a huge fear, and many powerful individuals have a significant interest in maintaining that fear.

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