Hotmailjbc, why you feel the need to be insulting, and personalize what could, instead, be an interesting, and thought provoking discussion about a pertinent current issue is beyond me. But, I certainly think it speaks volumes about your ability to grasp the realities of the subject. No "put down of those with lesser wealth" was done by me whatsoever. But, it is obvious I struck a chord in you with my stated opinions. Opinions which are simply that...albeit supported by some pretty strong data; if you care to learn the facts. Just one example: there are more entrepeneurs than investors on the Forbes list.
Anyway, I think that your response is very indicative of one of the key differences between our respective philosophies about all this. I would prefer to have a constructive dialogue, you prefer to demonize, and be insulting. One other concrete, and very telling difference is in your comment: "unemployment is at 10 percent with millions of people over the age of 50 with no hope of ever working in their field of choice again". See, you would prefer to focus on the fact that some, unfortunately, might have to work in a field other than their chosen field; as if that were a great sacrifice. I would say, where is it written that life is fair, and that it is not very messy sometimes? And that what is necessary sometimes is to work; period. Anyway, this has certainly veered too far away from the subject of this thread. But, if you would like to continue this discussion in a mature manner, and hear the perspective of someone who was born and grew up in a socialist country, and who came to this great country without a penny in his pocket, feel free to email me privately
Regards.
Anyway, I think that your response is very indicative of one of the key differences between our respective philosophies about all this. I would prefer to have a constructive dialogue, you prefer to demonize, and be insulting. One other concrete, and very telling difference is in your comment: "unemployment is at 10 percent with millions of people over the age of 50 with no hope of ever working in their field of choice again". See, you would prefer to focus on the fact that some, unfortunately, might have to work in a field other than their chosen field; as if that were a great sacrifice. I would say, where is it written that life is fair, and that it is not very messy sometimes? And that what is necessary sometimes is to work; period. Anyway, this has certainly veered too far away from the subject of this thread. But, if you would like to continue this discussion in a mature manner, and hear the perspective of someone who was born and grew up in a socialist country, and who came to this great country without a penny in his pocket, feel free to email me privately
Regards.