sanpedropeddler

I just think its a little excessive to act like you're gonna die if you go to the wrong state when the entire country is miles ahead of most everyone else in that regard. Those aren't the places you're allowed to go, those are the places you personally are willing to go because other places are somewhat more problematic. I live in one of these states where trans people aren't "relatively safe" and I know plenty of trans people who live here just fine. Its like being afraid of cities because they have higher crime rates than small towns.

Not sure what your point is

Please let this happen to me

All of them are "relatively" safe. As in, its better than the vast majority of the world. Its still not great though.

Is anyone actually like this

Yes, I have met people who have ruined themselves financially for stupid reasons. But, that's purely anecdotal. I could be lying and you would have no way of knowing. That's why it doesn't make sense to ask about my personal experience when you're looking for proof. Here's something more convincing: There are many stupid people, and many poor people. Naturally, there will be some amount of overlap. So, it is reasonable to assume that some of these people who are both stupid and poor will make stupid financial decisions.

I'm in a position that forces me to own a car, but I drive a 2008 minivan. Simply get a car that isn't new.

Why do I need to provide personal anecdotes to prove the fact that there have been poor people that make bad decisions? It really is not that crazy of a concept.

I don't shame people for buying unnecessary things. But, I will think you are a little stupid if you are nearly starving but have a brand new car. You aren't responsible for the system you live in, but you can at least try to make it a little better for yourself.

I'm not talking about people that just spend some money for something they like, quality of life is important. I mean people that will literally cripple themselves financially just for a status symbol. Especially if you have people that rely on you.

Was not disappointed

All I did was explain something that most reasonable people probably already know. I did not write it in a condescending way. Maybe it seems condescending to you that I'm assuming you don't already know that information. But, I'm not making any assumptions about you specifically. I've met plenty of people here that would genuinely have difficulty comprehending any possibility of not getting your dog chemotherapy. This isn't a one on one conversation. If my comment isn't of use to you, then move on. There's no sense in having that kind of response just because I publicly explained something you personally didn't need explained to you.

Well again, it bothered me so I pointed it out. I'll agree it was probably unnecessary, but I'm really not sure why everyone seemed to dislike it so much.