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Originally Posted by rat
I have no problem with the thread or its subject per se. It's more the off-the-cuff remarks like "dumbass" and such that I have a problem with. This thread is a great example of how some people just label others and move on with their lives, and how others attempt to place themselves in another's shoes and find empathy (note: NOT sympathy) with the subject of the story. Part of the published code of conduct regards not saying anything if you can't contribute in a positive manner to a thread, which more and more, people disregard.
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I agree. I think there are a certain number of threads that are started not for the purposes of discussion, but from the perspective of "Whoa, check out how fucked up this person is". My personal opinion on such matters is that anyone who lacks the sufficient perspective required to not call a complete stranger a dumbass, is probably at least in some way a dumbass themselves.
I don't care if this lady squandered her money, after all, it was her money. What bothers me is that our government paid out all this money to people in part so they wouldn't sue and bankrupt the airline industry. I don't think the families of the victims deserved one cent of compensation from the government if that same compensation isn't also offered to every other family who loses a loved one suddenly.