Why 'Everyone Into The Grinder' Calls for Equality in Public Services

Harper Quill

Updated Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 12:00 AM CDT

A provocative social media post by user "azspot," titled "Everyone Into The Grinder," has sparked widespread discussion on the necessity of equal access to public services for all socioeconomic classes. The post argues that rich kids should attend public schools, mayors should use public transportation, and wealthy individuals should rely on public healthcare systems. This call to action suggests that when the affluent experience the same public services as everyone else, they will be more likely to invest in improving these systems.

The concept behind the post is simple: eliminate the "pressure release valves" of private services that allow wealthy individuals to bypass daily inconveniences. These private schools, limousines, and personal doctors create a divide, insulating the affluent from the harsher realities faced by the general populace.

Commentary from users across the globe reflects a shared sentiment that resonates with the post's message. From discussions about the banning of private schools in some northern European countries to reflections on life in New York City, where diverse individuals share the subway, the consensus is clear: shared experiences lead to shared improvements.

One comment highlights the notion that when the wealthy are subjected to the same experiences as the average citizen, they will have a vested interest in enhancing the quality of public systems. Another comment humorously notes, "What's the point of putting in all of the hard work (lol) to get rich if you don't get privileges!?!"

The post has also sparked conversations about the broader implications of privilege, with individuals advocating for policies that limit private services to encourage a more empathetic and equal society. The discussion continues to grow, with many agreeing that the issue is not just about wealth, but about the empathy and understanding that come from shared experiences.

"Everyone Into The Grinder" challenges the status quo, urging a reevaluation of how society structures privilege and access. By advocating for public services that cater to everyone equally, the post calls for a transformation that could lead to significant improvements across the board, making life better for all, not just a select few.

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swissdoode

Some northern european country banned private schools for this exact reason. Guess what - public schools improved dramatically.

Orzufancylad

"Whats the point of putting in all of the hard work (lol) to get rich if you don't get privileges!?!" -Actual answer I have heard to this argument

ilikepot8os

In America, we don't fix problems, we just try to get rich enough the problems don't effect us.

APassingPlasticBag

If the super wealthy have to use all the same things as everyone else guess where they put money into to make it nicer for themselves? Guess who now has a say in the efficiency and cleanliness of public transport if Bill gates and the mayor were two seats down on the train in the morning. We did away with the class system only to force ourselves right back into it.

LespritDeLescalier22

1,000,000,000% correct. Especially the banning of all private education.

echonite

The only reason rich people have ever advocating for something to be better is because it inconvenienced them and there was no cheaper way to pay past it.

umlcat

This is the "Golden Bubble of Reality Distorsion" that rich people live ...

ElBivo

I have a friend who became a small time millionaire at age 26. He is a bright guy a, he worked hard and deserved it. Within months his resentment at having to suffer the same inconveniences as normal people was palpable. eg. He was enraged that he had to wait for the free health care we enjoy here. He wanted the whole system burned down or at least, he should be able to sue the government for his costs if he went to the US to get the exam he would have to wait a few months for here.

TrueNorthernLights

I read a book written by David Eddings once, and in it this little town talks about how they elect their mayor. First is that someone has to be nomineed, and the more the person protests they don't WANT the job, the more likely they are to get it. If they win the election, they are given a plain residence to live in, and all their property is sold. Their house is sold, their land, everything, so that there are no decisions he can make that will benefit himself. He earns no money. Someone>

chefsoda

Yes, and honestly, this is one thing I really miss about living in NYC. You get on the subway in the morning, and a selection of everyone is on there. There's a guy coming home from 3rd shift barely making minimum wage, sitting next to a woman who made a million dollars last year. There's loads of disparity as well, of course, but there's an awesome mix just going through their daily lives.

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