Rummana Hussain asks and answers the difficult question. Why is it that so many people find it difficult to feel or express empathy for others in dire need? At least in relation to the fires in LA. Also, a few words about the oligarchs who have signed up with MAGA. And a defense of Suze Rotolo--who has been reduced to a weepy-eyed wimp in the Bob Dylan movie. Uh-oh, look out QT. Rummana is an editorial writer and columnist for the Chicago Sun-Times. Her views are her own.

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