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Originally Posted by arcora
Dan,
You don't know me. Everyone who does would laugh hysterically at the idea that someone - anyone - believes that I had or have a silver spoon.
My family is of very modest means. We make choices some would consider crazy but suit our values. We could chase the almighty dollar (my wife has an education that could get her a Big Time job on Wall St) but we don't.
Money isn't important to us. We have everything we need and don't want more. Family is important to us. Our children's upbringing, education and values are of prime importance. Those are the things we focus on. They are the choices we made.
It is hard for most people to unplug themselves from the pursuit of wealth. American society tells us all that success is measured in dollars. My viewpoints on this thread that you objected to were meant to point out that everyone in the USA has the same choices we do.
If they choose to live a lifestyle that prevents them from taking responsibility for their children that is their perogative. However, I object to exposing myself and family to more intrusions and snooping because of their choices.
You think I am blind or that I do not see. I believe I see very clearly. Unfortunately so many people don't see the choices that they do have in life and elect to relegate themselves to victim status - then beg for the government to help.
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O.K. I get where you're coming from and I actually like you're way of thinking as far as a way of life, but surely you must understand that inner city single parent families, and lets say way inner city, if you know what I mean, who are just getting by really don't have a choice, sad to say.Is it their fault or not, who knows, I agree with you that government should not get more involved, I've been poor and I've been rich and now I'm living the middle by choice. Some people just don't have that choice, without education, and friends, or family, living on welfare! Yes alittle off topic ,but all connected, just trying to make a point.