Nay, the person who punishes is in the wrong, and ought to be punished themselves. One takes from another in times of distress when they have no other option, and thus the root of the problem lies far deeper than what can be seen upon the surface -- we must work to remove those rotted bits, so that all can flourish together.

[ ... yeah, she really believes in that stuff. ]

It is as they say! One may only eat rubbish for that is all they have been given, when above there are those who feast plenty better -- the ones higher up should share with those below.