You know, a lot of people are loath to go to an orchestral concert because they are intimidated by the thought.
We have people being a little uncomfortable in their life on Earth with finances and so on, so Science Fantasy or Science Fiction allows people to think that there are possibilities beyond the gravity of our planet.
It is easy to be lenient at other people's expense, and call it generosity of mind.
If a lack of money had prevented people from improving their lot, then mankind would still be living in the caves: unless you believe that investment capital first arrived from outer space.
In a democratic age, only the behavior of the authorities is subject to public criticism; that of the people themselves, never.