So what's the stronger interpretation of what they are saying?
My reply is certainly bombastic, but I don't see much room for interpretation, they are saying we shouldn't bother much if something doesn't harm us personally.
They're saying it's impossible to get worked up about every comparably bad thing that happens in the world. It's not a matter of compassion or even emotional bandwidth; there's simply not enough time in the day. So one way or another, you've gotta pick and choose which issues to focus on - and choosing based on which issues are splashing around political media seems both unhealthy and unproductive.
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