Orthodoxy has always upheld the sacred rights of the creditor; political necessity has frequently demanded relief for the debtor. Which side wins in any situation depends on the extent of debtor distress and the strength of the opposing creditor-debtor coalitions.
这些都不是新鲜事。债权人-债务人冲突自巴比伦时代以来就是政治问题。正统永远坚持债权人的神圣权利；而政治需要常常要求减免债务人负担。在任何时候，哪一方获胜取决于债务困境的严重程度和对立的债权人-债务人联盟的紧固程度。