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>It is simply cheaper to feed off desperation than to value human lives

When the inherent costs are externalized, of course. The public pays the bills of these people who can't afford medical care or end-of-life expenses. My last job was a late-night warehouse position, where the hazard pay of 50¢/hr in no way covered the health consequences of a disturbed and atypical sleep schedule (driving heavy machinery, in my colleagues' case).




> The public pays the bills of these people who can't afford medical care or end-of-life expenses.

Just privatize it! The human meat grinder will be perfected.


Yummie! Can't wait for my first soylent green...




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