Re:It's our money. (Score 0)

My parents lived the majority of their life at "the bottom" in Peru. We came to the US for opportunity. No it was not a guarantee, but the US offers the best opportunity that can be found anywhere in the world. Is it a perfect place? No. Is everything there always completely and totally fair? Of course not. But thru their HARD WORK here, where 60 hours a week actually pays off rather than scraping by in Peru, they were able to help me go to college. I hope the generations after me will be even better than me also. What I wish people could see, is that capitalism is not just a benefit for the rich. The rich prosper in EVERY economic system. Capitalism offers the poor the best opportunity, the best chance possible. Do we have a disadvantage compared to those that start off wealthy? Yes, but sometimes that is our driving force and makes us stronger. Knowing that we have to work that much harder can help at times. Even a cursory glance at those that have 'made it' show many who had very, very humble beginnings. You sir, by your own words, are the clueless one. First off, because everyone DOES NOT work hard. If you continue to insist on that point, there is no hope for you. Also, working hard does not always mean physically taxing work, but often its the most difficult type of work ... mental. Many many people in our old community would rather dig ditches their entire life than apply their minds. I see this in the same relative way here too. So, please, continue from your high horse, prentending as if you know everything about what poor people experience. And you can also continue to remain clueless and worsen the situation for others.