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[squisher]

Good for you Mick. If what I say interests you so little that you can't even give a sh-t to reply. Then why bother.

Atleast you've finally come around to the memes.

Good input.

 

[SkwerI]

I wish that simply allowing people to die wasn't so socially unacceptable. People should be allowed to face the consequences of their bad decisions.

Of course the bleeding hearts here will misconstrue my statement as evidence that I'm a cold, heartless bastard only looking out for myself. Quite contrary, I spend a lot of time (and money) helping others where I think it is appropriate. Giving should be a personal choice, not mandated by the government to include every single person in the country.

 

[MasterBlaster]

Walter White had so much cash he couldn't count it.

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[cory]

I wish that simply allowing people to die wasn't so socially unacceptable. People should be allowed to face the consequences of their bad decisions.
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You raise an interesting point. That idea might seem sensible. But what about that saying 'judge a society by the way they treat those on the bottom rung'?

 

[SkwerI]

If we allowed all the ones on the bottom rung to fall then society as a whole would consist of better people. The Darwin theory of evolution and only the strongest survive while the weakest perish. That would definitely motivate anyone on the second to bottom rung to do something different if at all possible.

 

[kevin bingham]

if only society were truly organized like a ladder. where do you see yourself on the ladder Brian?

 

[ruel]

Letting the bottom rung fall just makes a new bottom rung and a weaker ladder

 

[ruel]

Thinking the wealthy are stronger or harder workers is a foolish position. You and I have worked much harder in our lives then the children of the wealthy. Inherited wealth is the more problematic source of lazy people in our society

 

[MasterBlaster]

Yea I'd hate to inherit a bunch of money.

 

[squisher]

I think it's just perceived that way. I know many, many highly motivated productive people who have been essentially given money by their parents. Free ride so to speak.

My kid will have most things paid for by her parents. Schooling of any sort she desires. She basically wants for nothing. Sure she could,go,off the rails but we'll see I suppose. So far straight A's and 11hrs a week of competitive dance lessons with all recitals, comps, and workshops being over and above that.

But I went to school with kids just like her who were handed every opportunity by their parents. The majority of them I'd say aren't lazy. They are extremely successful highly educated people.

 

[squisher]

If I'd been handed money or had education paid for for me. I guarantee you I wouldn't have gone logging straight out of high school and I wouldn't be a chimney sweep now that's for sure.

I think the odd 'rich kid' who goes down in flames gets a lot more publicity then the ones that just go to university and become doctors and lawyers.

 

[Limbrat]

Letting the bottom rung fall just makes a new bottom rung and a weaker ladder

Motivating the bottom rung to climb up is much more beneficial to them and their society than encouraging them to stay where they are.

 

[stig]

We have paid education here.
I still stopped short of going to university, went travelling and ended up where I am today.
Given a choice to do it over, I'd still go the same way.

 

[squisher]

I would've gone where the girls were. Instead off to logging camp. But that's just me.

 

[stig]

Got a good point there!

 

[kevin bingham]

https://youtu.be/XfWTvb-8VvY. having kids we been reading a lot of seuss of course. this one is what I think of when you talk of ladders and rungs and such.

 

[cory]

Dr Seuss rocks

 

[cory]

The one I remember best is The Sneetches

 

[SkwerI]

I can't believe the bastards want to take my squirl away!

http://wfla.com/2017/11/10/clearwater-beach-man-facing-eviction-over-emotional-support-squirrel/

 

[MasterBlaster]

Around here, you can't keep wildlife as a pet.

Just keep your mouth shut!

 

[BlackSmith]

The DNR officers said I can’t feed the deer too...

 

[BlackSmith]

The turkeys are just as distraught...

 

[MasterBlaster]

Chow down!

 

[BlackSmith]

The only thing they have to fear from me is obesity... lol

 

[Mick!]

Good for you Bob.

I?m sure seeing them gives you a lot of pleasure.