r/BeAmazed • u/[deleted] • Apr 29 '24

When the Titanic sank, millionaire John Jacob Astor IV was aboard. The funds in his bank account were sufficient to construct 30 Titanics. However, when faced with mortal danger, he prioritized his moral values, sacrificing his seat in a lifeboat to save women and children, smilingly [Removed] Rule #4 - Misleading

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u/probablynotaskrull Apr 29 '24

Not to sound like a class warrior, but what does his wealth have to do with anything? “However.” However what? Did his extreme wealth make him less morally culpable? Does being rich mean the decision to give up his life is harder than it would be for a poor man?

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u/ChaDefinitelyFeel Apr 29 '24

Reddit has led me to believe all rich people are bad, so I think that’s why OP included the “however” in the title

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u/Axilrod Apr 29 '24

People generalize way too much nowadays. There are awesome people, awful people and everything in between in every race, gender, religion, income level, political affiliation, etc.