I realize this, yet, the fact that I can afford this leisure is largely due to my personal choices of forgoing some of the luxuries these people afford.
I sympathize with those who are affected negatively by the situation, but I wish, for example, those who decide to buy a larger car would also sympathize with those who prefer clean air and less noise.
i agree that frugal living is the bee's knees (i do it myself!), but nobody likes a wagging finger over an extended hand, especially if you construct a dichotomy simply for that purpose.
I sympathize with those who are affected negatively by the situation, but I wish, for example, those who decide to buy a larger car would also sympathize with those who prefer clean air and less noise.