Why are diapers so expensive?

Re:Why are diapers so expensive? by rukittenme on Thursday April 05, 2018 @02:42AM (#16762413)

I'm really tired of hearing the argument "we're the richest country on Earth and "X" still happens!"

Of course "X" still happens. "X" is lower on our priorities list than other more pressing issues. Are diapers really the cross we're going to die on now?

We spend ~$3tn helping people every year (federal, state, and local). I think its safe to assume the "richest country on Earth" is trying.

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Re:Why are diapers so expensive? by aninhumer on Thursday April 05, 2018 @06:51AM (#16763595)

More pressing issues like building yachts for rich people to make sure they're still "incentivised" to produce wealth?

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Re:Why are diapers so expensive? by arnoooooo on Thursday April 05, 2018 @03:08AM (#16762540)

We can at least discuss how the 3tn are allocated, and yes, lament that what we consider the bare minimum is not met in some cases.

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Re:Why are diapers so expensive? by rukittenme on Thursday April 05, 2018 @12:25PM (#16766313)

Yes of course but that's not the argument I'm responding too. I'm responding to the idea that "there's always more in the piggy bank". For an example of the mentality please reference aninhumer's response to me.

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