sgeppy118
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- Dec 1, 2011
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Entitlement. Such a great word. In principle, the statement is correct as both are actively 'seeking' something. But I think you then consider the degree of entitlement. On one hand I am entitled to a comfy job, a country club membership, a company car, and a vacation home in some international hot spot, rock solid retirement, on and on and on. The other entitlement is more along the lines of, my retirement money is gone, I can't pay my mortgage/rent, and I don't want to leave a burden on my family when I pass. Now which of those two has the real entitlement issue. People like to pose these questions and exploit a technicality, but when you look deeper its really just absurd.
Both are asking for SOMEONE BESIDES THEMSELVES to provide it for them.
The govt's only role is to create an atmosphere that PROMOTES the general welfare (the ability to pay bills, have a retirement, leave a little money for the kids) not to PROVIDE that welfare for people or companies.
I don't disagree, as I stated previously. My point was to take a look at the SENSE of entitlement and the motivation for said entitlement. Motives on one side are slightly better than the other. When people act with such greed and disregard for their fellow Americans, it is a flawed system that needs to be restructured. The "atmosphere to promote welfare" as you said is non-existent. Welfare is not a program it is acting on the well-being of fellow Americans. The reckless spending that I outlined by our most powerful people is irresponsible and does NOT promote the welfare of the people.