> ... giving up ... You are putting words in my mouth. I was talking about conditions surrounding education, not about consequences or conclusions any individ

> ... giving up ... You are putting words in my mouth. I was talking about conditions surrounding education, not about consequences or conclusions any individual might draw from them. And “giving up” is only one of many possible conclusions. > what are you proving if you started with good chances? You are still competing with others who “started with good chances”. Poorer people still suffer disadvantages that have nothing to do with their capabilities. Having rich parents is not your merit. > How about proving yourself by getting rich anyway? Isn't that putting the cart before the horse? Is getting rich the only, or most important, goal in scope?