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Why is there such resentment for the rich in America today? Why do we hate the industrialist whose innovations and processes have created jobs and raised our standard of living?
There was a time when people like Carnegie, Rockefeller, and Gates were the American dream. Now we're suspicious of anyone who succeeds in life. Well guess what folks. Their are people in this world who are smarter, harder working, and more successful than you and me. They're rich and they deserve to be. It's not governments job to redistribute their income to us through taxes or in this case, some stupid ass speeding ticket.
Who hasn't ever gone 25 over in some low speed zone? I have and I bet you have too. I just want to live in a society where the rules are the same for everyone and success is something to be proud of. I've accepted the fact that Europe has largely gone socialist but what is wrong with us?
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Pride is the recognition of the fact that you are your own highest value and, like all of man’s values, it has to be earned.
It is not advisable, James, to venture unsolicited opinions. You should spare yourself the embarrassing discovery of their exact value to your listener.
Ayn Rand, Atlas Shrugged
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