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Originally Posted by 1990C4S
That is always the view of people who were raised in better circumstances. A LOT of people are born into poverty with no real chance of success, starting with basic nutrition and ending at access to a proper education.
Can it be overcome? Sure, on occasion, but the odds are not equal and a good work ethic doesn't level the playing field.
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While our education system isn't anything to brag about, everyone wanting an education can get an education. There is equal access to an education. What you make of that opportunity helps determine your path forward.
And yes a good work ethic does help level the playing field. If you have a good work ethic you're more likely to take full advantage of the education you received.
Basic nutrition: That's what SNAP is there for.
The tools are all there. Making the most of them, or not, is the problem.
Believing what you wrote helps keep others down. Tell someone they can't for long enough and pretty soon they believe they can't because of.....