Having a stake in the system and especially dependents means you have a lot more to lose if the system becomes destabilized. Hell this was the whole logic of FDR federally subsidizing mortgages and home ownership after the New Deal was enacted - workers with mortgage payments are less likely to go on strike.
Also keep in mind the historical fate of those who joined insurgencies against the US military or US-backed dictatorships. Committing to such a struggle essentially means you and your entire family are doomed to a violent death.
In all seriousness though the big lesson I took away from the Godfather trilogy is that 2/3 of your problems disappear if you don't have a wife and kids. More helpless loved ones means more hostages for a powerful enemy to leverage against you.
Having a stake in the system and especially dependents means you have a lot more to lose if the system becomes destabilized. Hell this was the whole logic of FDR federally subsidizing mortgages and home ownership after the New Deal was enacted - workers with mortgage payments are less likely to go on strike.
Also keep in mind the historical fate of those who joined insurgencies against the US military or US-backed dictatorships. Committing to such a struggle essentially means you and your entire family are doomed to a violent death.
They can't threaten your family if you don't have a family. taps forehead
In all seriousness though the big lesson I took away from the Godfather trilogy is that 2/3 of your problems disappear if you don't have a wife and kids. More helpless loved ones means more hostages for a powerful enemy to leverage against you.