The Spirit Level

[Diehard]

Yes, but they can afford discreet abortions and take their drugs in penthouses, not in the gutter.
The rich deserve to be able to sleep around, drink to excess and take drugs without punishment because of all their hard work, success and personal responsibility.

[Retroit]

...no differently than the poor...which proves it is not about wealth, but personal responsibility, as Sstashmoo and Papasito have said.

[Diehard]

...no differently than the poor...which proves it is not about wealth, but personal responsibility, as Sstashmoo and Papasito have said.

No, it's totally about wealth. Conservatives love to wag their fingers at poor people who have sex and take drugs, while ignoring how rich people do the same thing. The difference is that the wealthy can buy their way out of any negative consequences. Is buying your way out of trouble your idea of "personal responsibility"?