He's right.
...And I pay an absolutely RETARDED amount of taxes every year to use those roads, bridges, and the internet. I've paid my price of admission, what I have I've earned because I've worked harder (went to bed at 5:15 this morning because I was up all night on a Saturday working -- average week for me is between 60-75 hours), taken risks, been smart about where I've put myself, never blamed anyone else for anything stupid I've done or failed to do, and quite frankly, gotten a couple of lucky breaks. Right place, right time, with the right answer. Oh, and here's one other thing: Every job I've had since I got out --every one of those lucky breaks I caught-- I can directly attribute to my military service. Thank you Army.
That's right, I VOLUNTEERED to defend the constitution of this country against all enemies foreign and domestic. I live in chronic pain due to injuries received while jumping out of airplanes and humping 100 pounds on my back up and down mountains. My peers went to frat parties and committed date rape while I was in overseas wondering if I'd ever come home. Now they cry that life isn't fair. Eff them. Work harder and quit expecting it to be given to you.
I've been poor. Really and truly at-or-below-the-poverty-line poor. When I first got out I supported a family on an eight dollar an hour job and burned through every penny of my savings to get an education. I didn't like it. So I worked my ever loving a$$ off and did something about it. Nobody should be promised a free ride, just an opportunity. If you piss away that opportunity, it ain't my problem. The world needs ditch diggers too. Just be content with your forty hour week and your six pack of bud light.
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