What a Horror Story, Eh

Submitted by Anne (United States), Nov 4, 2008 at 15:53

KMan: I agree with you, I think people have not been frugal, and should have been more conservative in their spending and needs. I have no regrets, my family has worked hard, supported charities, put children through school, saved for retirement, and lived pretty modestly.

We have only utility bills, and no mortgages, or loan payments, and find enjoyment from nature, and sports. I believe alot of Israelis have not had alot of wealth either, because I have helped to support orphanages in Israel for children whose homes were blown up, and their parents killed.

There is a huge misconception and jealousy of people who work hard, prosper, and live as free citizens. I would wish this for all peoples, and have no animosity for someone who has more money than myself. Nine times out of ten people work many jobs, and work over 80 hours a week. I am really tired of people pointing fingers at AMericans, because we work our buts off to have what we have.

Try chopping wood, or doing landscaping, working on skyscrapers. This is hard work, and deserves good pay. A lot of people want to take away what other people have because they hate us.

Anne

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