May 23rd, 2003, 12:02 PM
Vinth, $70,000 is more than my family's income, and unlike you, I think of myself as middle class. I do this by looking at people who actually live in poverty and seeing how much easier my life is than theirs. Far from being bitter about those better off than I as you constantly insist, I'm very grateful to be as well off as I am. My children aren't hungry, my family has health benefits through my job. We own our own home and a car. We've worked very hard to achieve these things. I don't know why people who are poor fill you with rage, even junkies, drunkards, those with lots of children and illegal imigrants. The money they get from my paycheck is a small thing I think of as part of being an American Citizen. Sure, beyond my vote I have no choice if I intend to obey the law, but money to social security, welfare, WIC, etc. just doesn't upset me the way it does you, because even if it's abused (you know, the way the Pentagon abuses it's budget sometimes) some of that money goes to feed hungry kids, and I think that's okay. It doesn't fill me with loathing and rage. I don't know why it does that to you. I would suggest somke form of political advocacy. Or donate money to Politicians who share your views, or time.
I'm not sure what your major is, but you may be very surpirsed when you get out of... wherever it is you go... just how hard it is to reach even that $70,000.00 mark. You may even find it hard to get a job. Who knows, the day may come when $70,000.00 seems like a hell of a lot of money to you. I know you like to be cocky, but don't be sure it won't happen. Pride goeth before the fall.
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