Spurred from this post about The Office where I saw some back-and-forth about potential occupation-shaming(?), like why are people getting heated over being able to work?

I understand there's mental health, physical disability, learning disability, or just general lack of opportunity for some people or situations, but shouldn't everyone's drive be to contribute to society as a byproduct of participating in it?

Yeah, capitalism is fucked up, but at the end of the day, shouldn't everyone be motivated to contribute something back to earn their keep? Or can we just say "fuck it" and get mad at people who shame us for choosing not to submit to the 9 to 5?

  • Dirt_Owl [comrade/them, they/them]
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    4 years ago

    Jesus dude, you're talking about people, not cattle.

    Shall we start carting the elderly to the death camps too when they can no longer work?

    • ColonelKernel [comrade/them]
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      4 years ago

      If it was voluntary, sure. I've already made peace with the idea that when I outlive my usefulness, it's time to go.

      • Dirt_Owl [comrade/them, they/them]
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        4 years ago

        I'm talking involuntary, as you were talking about what 'we' should do with the 'useless' implying they don't get a say.

        You will never outlive your usefulness friend. You are a human being and everything you do touches someone else's life regardless of if you deem it useful or not. You are valuable simply by existing. Even if it's just by spending time with someone who needs a friend or feeding a hungry dog.