“The People Who Need the Least Get the Most”

The creed of Western society that we lie to our kids about

Photograph of an adult (apparently a woman and parent) standing behind two children of different heights/ages, with one of the adult’s hands covering each of the child’s faces. Zeros and ones are projected in blue light over the three people and the wall behind them. The numbers appear to be written vertically (e.g., from top to bottom), and the numbers vary in text size. Photo by Ron Lach from Pexels.

Who has the least amount of money and, therefore, needs the lowest interest rates on debt to have the greatest chance of being able to pay it back? Who gets the lowest interest rates on debt?

Who could most benefit from free handouts from credit card companies, like the ability to use points to purchase food and transportation? Who actually gets these handouts?

Who do you think needs rest more: the physical laborer working 12-hour shifts 4–5 times a week OR the standard 9–5 desk job worker? Who actually gets paid vacation and “sabbatical leave”?

Who in the airport could use free food and drink the most? Who gets it?

Who in society could use tax breaks the most? Who gets the most tax breaks?

Which people need a reliable, well-maintained car the most: the people with daily work obligations OR independently wealthy people? Who can actually afford reliable transportation?

Who on the plane needs extra help, more room, and lay-flat chairs more: disabled people OR able-bodied people?

Who can most afford to pay to access their salary money, the person making USD$1,500/month or the person making…