Re:It's just getting worse... (Score 1)

Dear Sir, You are to be congratulated for your success. However, to assume, as you do, that such success is possible for everyone if they are willing to work for it, is utter nonsense. We are not given equal oppertunities in this world. And there is a large population that is dealt a hand that means "making it" is impossible without outside assistence. Secondly, your taxation helps others very little. Taxation funds the government to run, make laws, etc. Very little of your precious money is _given_ to anyone in need, be they American or foreign. Thirdly, for you to claim, as you do, to have made it without government assistence is yet more nonsense. Was that a PUBLIC school that you went to for your primary and secondary education? I suspect it was. Why, your tertiary education may have been at a state sponsered institution as well. Further, the government subsidy of your student loan IS assistence. Or as you put it, a handout. Be a little bit grateful for how lucky the hand you were dealt was. it allowed you to work hard and get to where you are today. And while you're at it, how about begrudging others trying to follow your example a little less?