It’s not so black and white, though. I know a lot of people who grew up in middle-class families, went to college, and are not doing all that well. Why? Crazy thought, but you know what? Sometimes it has to do with the choices they made. They didn’t concentrate on building a skill set that is highly marketable. They’ve slacked. They wanted more freedom. They wanted to get into a career that inherently doesn’t pay very highly, and they knew it going in. Yes, society is madly screwed, and cards are stacked against many people from day 1. But it’s not ALWAYS that the cards are stacked a certain way, and the USA does offer more chances for advancement than many other places. Sure, not as good as many others, and I know this. But I really do hate when the issue is panted as black and white. Some people make choices that lead to them not making as much money, simple as that. Let’s acknowledge that at least sometimes, people need to take responsibility for their situations?
