Steve
Steve said:
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And some on here do not see differences in the bible belt Midwesterners like MO, OK, KS and Colorado and the trash from New Orleans. :Rolling Eyes:
There is a big differance between living your life to a moral standard and disregarding that standard to live as you please...
one allows you to challange a lifes difficulties....the other,...well we all saw the result of depending on others to support thier lifestyle....total dependancy....no matter how dire the situation became....
at what point would they have picked themselves up and pitched togeather to get out of that situation the world will never know.
unfortunatly some people will never see the differance.....maybe because they also depend on others to support themselves...
If a person grew up in the ghetto's of inner America,what are their chances to become self supportive without proper guidance to map their way out? I would agree with the statement everyman has opportunity to succeed in America.That being said,the equation for a person in an inner city American ghetto,to get out and succeed is allot more cumbersome then a young adult from mid America with a family paid education..
You feel the problem lays at the feet of the people.I can see why you would say that,as you seem to think most should be highly motivated and well educated like yourself.Just that is not the case there.
To understand the whys one must first know the how's .Maybe after witnessing such blatant human suffering and the expectations of government support by those that suffered.Then the question maybe raised as to why is it that way?.Why do these people expect more than others?How does such dependency become not only expected by some people but also abused?It could be time for the system itself to find a way to created more independency rather then stifle growth of a somewhat lost part of society.
People are different,mostly because of their situation in life as they grow.Good parenting,a safe community environment and money do make a difference.I wont say it is impossible to succeed and rise up from under the thumb of the ghetto.I just feel without trying to understand the hurdles one must jump to become independent while growing up in such a drug laden,depressing and poorly educated society,a major injustice is done.when a judgment is made without taking this negatively entrenched lifestyle into focus fairness is gone .
It is easy to judge others and have the arrogance to judge oneself as being better then those they judge.Judging just is another way of keeping growth at bay.Real answers from good people are what's needed.Steve if you have a way out for all ,then i suggest you tell someone.
I think,it is like an onion,there are many layers to peel and tears to run before any ghetto life style will become independent to the point where people's dreams of a better life can become a reality.
unfortunatly some people will never see the difference..maybe because they can not see past thier own accomplishments ,or they don't care enough to understand.All men are equal,well at least in god's eyes they are.
As always this is just my opinion,and here as you all seem to think,means very little.....
good day to all.
PS
Many of you here look at me as a liberal bleeding heart,I really do not see myself as that but so be it,.....I have though decided to ask all of you to read this link and decide if maybe thier are ways in which you can help...Even an old jacket can bring warmth.or an old pair of shoes can stop pain...I thank all who have helped in the past.
http://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usc/www_usc_emi.nsf/vw-sublinks/80256D280032987485256C1A006ADC26?openDocument