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2007-10-12 07:03:21 · 20 answers · asked by James T 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
This was my answer:
"Bush, born of the wealthy Bush clan, has a lot more freedom than someone born in a ghetto.
Your point would make more sense if everyone started equal and had to make it on their own merits."
2007-10-12 07:05:18 · update #1
Hmmm.... It is the responsibility of your parents, and your parents' parents. It is neither "fair" nor "unfair" but reality.
Despite what my answer is, what do you think the "solution" to that "unfairness" would be? Socialism. You know, to ensure that no one has to live with "unfairness." no thanks...
2007-10-12 07:08:34 · answer #1 · answered by smellyfoot ™ 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Fair or not. Thems the breaks!
Life is inherently unfair. The only rule in nature has always been "survival of the fittest". Then humans came up with concepts of fairness and justice, and that made us feel good. One of the functions of civilization and having a government is to enforce laws, guidelines and beliefs to create as much fairness as possible in regards to your actions and being accountable for your actions. A good government would also help the underprivileged gain access to opportunities where they can work to get the privileges available to others. Something that the Bush Administration has done a very poor job with, though that has never been their objective. People who have never faced poverty have no idea what that is like or what that is about, so they tend generalize and label all poor people as "lazy" and "dumb". Katrina was a perfect example of how the Bush Administration treats the people who they feel have no power to fight back. Then they send their big guns to go after victims who "fraudulently" took money from the government, most of whom are just trying to survive because they lost everything, while doing nothing about the big companies illegally profitting from the war. It makes me sick! Sorry about the rant.
2007-10-12 14:06:47 · answer #2 · answered by teenhamodic 4 · 7⤊ 0⤋
Ah: fairness.
It brings up the reverse question: is it fair that man not be allowed to leave his children an inheritance?
Wealth is not easy to accumulate or hold on to. Many lottery winners are bankrupt within a few short years. A transfer of sizeable wealth goes hand in hand with a transfer of values.
We have notable bad apples in Bush and Paris Hilton. But, many rich quietly work to push innovation and cultural enhancement. You don't hear about the silent backers that fund new technology: by nature they are silent. But many of them have very familiar last names.
2007-10-12 14:41:08 · answer #3 · answered by coven-m 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, that's life. But it's also the American Dream. The whole idea is that, regardless of the class into which you were born, you can improve your situation, and your future, with nothing but brains and guts.
Being content to sit back and say, "I can't help that I'm poor" is a self-fulfilling prophesy.
2007-10-12 14:13:48 · answer #4 · answered by replicant21 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
What does "fair" have to do with life?If you want a better life for yourself,stop complaining about what someone else was "born with" and start working to EARN what you desire.
I am disgusted with people who are jealous of someone else's success or life style.If that's what you desire get off your dead a$$ and work to acquire it for yourself.And when you do acquire wealth through hard work and perseverance,be sure to tell me how you feel about the Fed taking 45% of your gross for redistribution to those "less fortunate"
2007-10-12 14:20:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
That's life. It's been that way since the inception of Humanity. What does Bush have to do with the class gap? Yet another issue Bush is blamed for.
2007-10-12 14:07:58 · answer #6 · answered by only p 6 · 7⤊ 0⤋
No, it's not fair. And those born to privilege usually got it from their ancestors killing and stealing.
But, short of revolution, not much can be done about it. But most of the people who are not born into privilege are better people than most of the people who are, they have more heart, and they don't live in bubbles only thinking of themselves and how to keep that privileged status going on.
2007-10-12 14:16:45 · answer #7 · answered by ck4829 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Republicans like Bush are the ones who are born to wealth? And to you it's unfair?
Can you say "Franklin D. Roosevelt" ? Can you say "John F. Kennedy" ?
Can you imagine the uproar if any Republican were to say that JFK was born with a silver foot in his mouth?
2007-10-12 14:07:39 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 0⤋
Is it fair that you're richer than 90% of the world????
WHY DON'T YOU SELL ALL THAT YOU OWN AND SEND THE MONEY TO THE BILLIONS OF PEOPLE WHO ARE STARVING IN THE WORLD?
If you want your kids and grandkids to have a great life, buckle down and work hard.
If I am a slacker, it's my fault if my kids and grandkids suffer ---- it's not your fault.
But, your question reminds me of communism.
How about I slack off and you send some money to me so my kids have a good life?
2007-10-12 14:06:41 · answer #9 · answered by Dave 1 · 9⤊ 0⤋
Fair doesn't have anything to do with life.
People are responsible for their own actions. You can make your way from nothing and become rich and respected - depending on the choices they make along the way.
2007-10-12 14:13:44 · answer #10 · answered by dlil 4 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Congratulations!
You have solved the Riddle of the Universe:
IT'S NOT FAIR !
What you mean is:
Why should SOMEONE ELSE be born rich?
And not ME !
2007-10-13 14:44:00 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋