4 ms·
Hard work is only option. "having rich parents" is a personal condition... you cannot choose condition, universe does not work like that - and every second we
by homakov 10y ago
Hard work is only option.
"having rich parents" is a personal condition... you cannot choose condition, universe does not work like that - and every second we discuss income inequality is a wasted second. Thus we end up with hard work option
- Frogolocalypse 10y agoIt's probably going to take a little while for people, if they haven't seen it before, to digest the information in the link I provided. If you aren't aware of how skewed wealth distribution in the US is, when you do realize, it always comes as a shock.
- saiya-jin 10y agowe've seen it, not much to digest. why do you think it's so shocking?
- croon 10y ago> "having rich parents" is a personal condition... you cannot choose condition, universe does not work like that - and every second we discuss income inequality is a wasted second. Thus we end up with hard work option Non-sequitor. Having rich parents can't be chosen: true. Having rich parents (almost) be the only factor for success can be chosen, through economic policy. There is absolutely no reason to ignore income inequality. Other than if you're one of the (extremely) few benefiting from it.
- jamesrcole 10y agoThis overlooks the fact that policies and attitudes can greatly effect how large the difficulties are that poor people must overcome. Which is why it's really important to discuss the matter.