Audi alteram partem - damn, I should have learned Latin, not French.

indeed. Even those who once explored German history together now forcefully make the case for denial.

Maybe instead of criticising them we might learn that positive language does not work for everyone and that many are completely threatened by perceived financial burdens? Maybe a thing for M&M to run a campaign on the financial impact of business as usual? Time to use the scare card - not hopium?