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I hope I do not sound like too big a fan of the lending institutions. They deserve the problems they have created for themselves.
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Yes, I agree Jeff. That's really my point ... not that borrowers should feel free to walk away from binding obligations.
FWIW, I know someone who is a twice discharged bankrupt and constantly complains about how unfairly the banks treat him. That sort of approach yields no sympathy from me.
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If I stopped to quibble about the right or wrong of the fine print on an approach chart or a medical chart people could die.
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Yes, I understand that.
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I will not seperate my life into one part that believes in total honesty and another that believes in situational ethics.
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Well, I don't know you and perhaps you really do believe in total and complete honesty at all times, without exceptions; but most people occasionally tell harmless 'white lies' (see generally
The 15 Most Common White Lies and Why | Marc and Angel Hack Life).
In any event, as I previously noted, following the letter of a contract rather than its perceived spirit is
not "dishonest". At worst, it is arguably "dishonourable".
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I have been working parttime for several years waiting for DW to retire. She is about 4 years away. She likes her job and also seems to want a lot more $$ in retirement than we will be able to spend. I will probably be totally retired within the next 12 months. I tell DW that I will send her postcards from my retirement.
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Good for you!
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