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Originally Posted by graciegirl
Yep and add in all those folks with tattoos paid for by their welfare checks and doing drugs while on the dole. I think it's all how you look at it.
At least all the successful business people who some folks are always maligning, they are providing jobs and paying SOME income tax.
You know, not all successful and wealthy business people are slimy, just as not all poor people are slimy. There are MANY decent, ethical, hard working and good people in both groups.
Starting out with very little, I have learned it means more, makes you realize what it means to other people too, when you make it on your own. There are many, many, many people in this world who need and deserve welfare, and many, many, many who do not need, nor deserve welfare. SOMETHING needs to change.
Did I JUST write an hour ago that I am old enough to know that you will NEVER change ANYONE's views on politics and religion???? Did I??????
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You are right that no economic class has a monopoly on abuse of the system. Those that have good fortune to have the means to have a positive affect on society are to be commended (Gates , Buffet et al). Those that take 2% and 20 % and pay a long term capital gains rate on $300M/yr are abusive of the system.
WE all have our prejudices and think we are right about our opinions. As long as we are happy in our own skin and can look in the mirror with a straight face. Some people with tattoos are very good citizens and some in a business suit are crooks. One has to look in their heart to see the real person!