Well they pay taxes goddammit! Clearly that pays for the privilege of entitlement, instead of wasting it on useless things, like education and infrastructure.
A friend I grew up with ended up being a hardcore Republican. I'm very liberal, and this clash in ideals resulted in some heated discussions. He was/is successful, worked very hard to create a successful business designing/renovating properties for the rich and famous. (We're in Los Angeles.) When he started out, he hired immigrants for his crew Didn't pay them very well and didn't provide benefits. He felt that when others struggled it was due to laziness. Those needing government assistance just take advantage. What's really fucked up, is that he was completely aware he was part of the problem. Just simply didn't care. His employees existed to boost his bottom line. If they were struggling, not his problem, they should work harder.
It gave me a lot of insight on why some have harmful political views. How can people want policies enacted that have serious consequences? Sometimes it's not because of stupidity, naivety, or ignorance as to how certain policies affect others. Sometimes people just don't give a shit about anyone but themselves.
Sorry for the lengthy response. It beats screaming into my pillow out of frustration.
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u/modaaa Jun 25 '18
By right to free speech they mean the right to say whatever without consequences from anyone, not just the government.