Originally Posted by
AAflyer
Interesting debate this has turned into. I am sure you will find many opinions on both sides of the fence. However the example of the mortgage and braces is a very poor one.
If the only way you can make your mortgage payment and put braces on your kids teeth is to pick up open time and max out then "you" are living way beyond your means.
We have seen first hand what happens to people living beyond their means this past couple years.
AAflyer
My example is probably more common than you think. I don't know about you, but there are many guys over here that took a 46% paycut. What if those guys bought their houses when they upgrades to captain at those wonderful rates that we had for a few months? What if they then not only took that 46% paycut, but then took an additional cut when they were downgraded? What would you expect them to be doing to make their personal ends meet? I see LOTS of guys that are living beyond their means. Altruism is a noble concept, but it is not always practical for everybody. This argument is really beginning to drive my bloodpressure, because it appears there is a group that can only see one side of the issue. Like I said, altruism is a wonderful thing if it can be applied, but Oscar and Milpilot are advocating socialism and thuggery. I'm done with this... feel free to call me all the names you want, but while you do, be advised that only one of us has acknowledged that he can see both sides of this issue.
Have a wonderful day.