I almost think it’s not even that malicious. Just short-sighted, self-interested individuals with access who easy money and a lack of meaningful exposure to (or care for) the downstream impacts of their greed
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I think you’re right. I believe most of them probably think their job is necessary and they’re doing good for the public.
Agreed. I believe most people — even those I disagree strongly with — are probably well-intentioned and trying to do “good” (although whether that’s good for the world, or their community, or family, or self, is a gray area).
A lot of it comes down to framing and if they’re looking at things through the wrong frame, they simply won’t see it for what it is.