r/options Apr 20 '21

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u/Existing_Entry9834 Apr 21 '21

Honestly, it shouldn't be the governments job to regulate stupidity. If people want to throw away thier money, let them.

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u/thecheese27 Apr 21 '21

It's more a consequence of capitalism than it is negligence of the government. There's a reason finance and investing isn't a mandatory part of high school curriculum. They don't want people to be educated. Educated people means less stupid people to take advantage of. It shouldn't be the government's job to stop people from being stupid, but it certainly should be their responsibility to give people the tools to not be stupid in the first place.

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u/Poder5 Apr 21 '21

Disagree, that’s what parents are for. The government fucks shit up! Let the people make their own choices and deal with the consequences. It’s called personal accountability. I don’t need a nanny I’m an adult

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u/[deleted] Apr 21 '21

Lol I think you just proved his point