Blanket Statements are Evil

Election season is starting to heat up and it’s going to be a long and weird year. Politics have come up quite a bit more in conversations with friends recently and everyone is seemingly on edge despite being on the same side of the aisle.

One blank statement and thought that I have come to hate is the billionaires are evil agenda. People who believe this are missing the point completely and have begun to wage war against the wrong enemy.

There are billionaires who are evil. There are also people in the middle and lower class who are also evil. The war should be against the crooks who lie, cheat, and steal and the system that allows crooks to thrive.

We cannot be a society that frowns upon innovation and entrepreneurship. Creating a large technology company which makes you a billionaire does not make you evil. Our lives are better with Microsoft and Amazon.

Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos are not perfect people, but they are far from evil. In reality, Bill Gates has dedicated the majority of his life and wealth to philanthropic efforts and Jeff Bezos just announced a $100m donation to help aid the homeless.

I cringe everytime I hear blanket statements like this whether in politics, business, or just everyday life. It’s the lazy answer that many use and adds no value to an educated conversation.

Instead of using blanket statements, people need to turn to research and education. That is the way to think critically, make informed statements, and take stances on issues.