Perhaps Mr. Smith’s lack of empathy is the result of that “It never happened to me or mine” entitlement the wealthy often wear as a badge of righteousness.

Somebody should steal one or more of his kids or grand kids and not give them back; remove them from all of his powers; throw every possible roadblock in front of him so that money, political standing, community, family all work against him. Then ask him how he feels.

All of this, of course, after physically abusing him.

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