"It is not scarcity that is to be worried about, but inequality."
For four sons to bear equal responsibility for supporting their parent was clearly inappropriate.
And each family's situation was different.
Some had heavier burdens, others lighter. Some had higher incomes, others lower.
Following that, the defense attorneys for Jiang Daping and the other three, in order to protect their clients' interests, also joined the "negotiation."
"Legally speaking, although each child should bear equal support responsibilities, our client has a lower income, which should be taken into consideration."
"If you're going to say that, then our client's home is full of grandchildren! His children have left their own children in his care without providing a single cent. How can he afford such large expenses?"
"Our client's mother-in-law is currently living with him and needs care. She frequently has to go to the hospital for medical treatment, which is also a major expense."
