I think your misinterpriting those statistics. The only reason someone declares bankruptcy is that they owe money. The only way to owe money is to get things that you cant pay for. IE- credit/loans.mindtonic said:That's just the point........the statistics show that the overwhelming majority of bk cases are not the result of irresponsibility or improper planning.
Slip, don't you feel that if there is no penalty for wrong behaviour, then there is no fear of committing that behaviour? Aren't laws set up as a detterent to destructive behaviour?Superdoopermoderpooper said:However, I dont think this bill will change that.
Sure, but I dont think most people will read about or even care about this bill. Its only once they attempt to declare bankruptcy that they will find this out.Matak said:Slip, don't you feel that if there is no penalty for wrong behaviour, then there is no fear of committing that behaviour? Aren't laws set up as a detterent to destructive behaviour?
Most of the public today are deluded by a sense of entitlement that I beleive has its origins on 5th avenue, that says we 'deserve more'.Oniongirl said:A large segment of the population seems to feel that they are owed a living of their choice--