I thought this was a rather interesting debate, as I never expected to see Christopher Hitchens of all people debating on the side of the Socialists. It's truly a shame he became a neo-conservative later in life, as he would've been a great orator to have on our side, as this debate showcases.
People become less empathetic as they age? I wonder if there's a correlation with lead exposure to leaded gas in childhood now being released into the bloodstream as bone density decreases.