You Will Blame the Wrong People
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The author argues that societal problems are often misattributed to the wrong individuals or groups, sparking debate about who is truly responsible for societal issues.
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You got one thing right, poorly 'researched' ideas..
For example, decades ago, many Irish gipsies faked diabetes to receive benefits. Before accurate blood tests existed, they would eat raw sugar to test positive on urine tests. This tricked the system into labeling them as disabled, showing how the definition can be manipulated or flawed.