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"Because it's my money that I earned that represents my hard work and the risks I've taken to generate that wealth." Interesting. I, for one, am reticent to t
by nollidge 18y ago
"Because it's my money that I earned that represents my hard work and the risks I've taken to generate that wealth."
Interesting. I, for one, am reticent to take credit for having been conceived by a pair of white, upper-middle-class, nurturing people. Nor do I wish to take credit for living in a society in which every one of my medical needs are accounted for without any effort on my part. Nor do I take credit for finding myself in an economy that values my particular skill set (for now, at least).
- darkxanthos 18y agoI lived most of my childhood buying clothes from thrift stores since that was all my waitress single mother could afford. I'm not rich by any stretch of the imagination but I am definitely upper middle class now and it's conceivable that I could be wealthy at some point in my future. Some of my friends are less fortunate and I worry about them, but that doesn't mean that I feel that they have some right to mine or anyone else's money. They've spent their money somewhat poorly, while I've racked up credit card debt to teach myself new skills and get equipment to afford further learning (said debt is now repaid and long gone). I make the money I do because I have and still do work my ass off. I have never been a "privileged" kid so I know for a fact that where there is a will there is a way. If you don't want to put in that effort I'm cool with that. Seriously, it takes all kinds. Just don't fool yourself into thinking you have a right to be carried on someone else's back. (not you specifically of course :) )