Monday, August 20, 2018

Tweet from a twit

“Frequent-flier miles are a tool of inequality. People who fly a lot for work (so overwhelmingly have high-status, well-paid jobs) then get free vacation for their families. It’s ridiculous when you think about it.” – somebody named Amanda Kolson Hurley.

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On her site, Ms./Mx. Hurley describes herself/themself thusly: “I’m a journalist in the Washington, D.C., area who specializes in architecture and urban issues. Currently, I am a senior editor at CityLab, the city-focused publication of The Atlantic.”

My wife said, “Sounds like she makes lots of money.” So, does Hurley refuse offered frequent-flier miles?

She sounds like a big-city person who does not understand working people, nor does she wish to.

She later deleted the tweet, stating in part: “I clearly overlooked how many ppl on moderate incomes travel for work.”

No, you did not overlook anything. You assumed, you did not know, nor do you care.


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