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Originally posted by stevepaa
To pretend that the people on the other side of the curve could have made decisions to put themselves on your side allows the "successful" to have the view you illustrate.
Such a view defies all rational explanation, but is vitally important to maintain to support one's ego and self esteem.
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Pretend. So, you're saying you really think that it's genetics which predisposes us to "failure"
I see what you're saying but unfortunately I can't agree. The liability to fail is where the difference lies. Although I may make more $$$ than the guy at Kragen, I guarantee you I will leave a much bigger hole in the earth if I fail.
It is a conscious decision, some people simply can't stomach the prospect of failure, so they prefer the comfort of guaranteed, but low income.
Take a look at the waves of immigrants that come to this country - Most of 'em can't even speak the language, but they brave the unknown, possible death and take the risk to make better for themselves. Many of 'em become wealthy and positive contributors to our society within a few years. They didn't settle for the familiar, and won't accept a miserable life from where they came frome. Genetics? Um, that's a bit of a stretch.
Only in this country do we have grown men who feel they have a right to entitlement just for being here. The rest of the world isn't like that. To have an opinion that to fail in life is simply due to genetics and therefore can't be helped or improved (puts it in the same class as skin color!) is simply a cop - out IMHO. It has nothing to do with bragging rights or ego or my self esteem.
rjp