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One thing about old money: Many people view it as the Kennedy family, running around, causing trouble and being ridiculous...While this happens in the south, that is not the point of old money. In my family it has always been to better the opportunities of your children. No member of my family has simply lived off family money. My dad has worked his ass off to ensure that I will have the opportunity to do/experience anything I desire to. I don't take that for granted, its not like I'm driving a BMW 7 Series and blowing coke by drawing up lines with my dad's credit card. However, it has allowed me to choose what school I wanted to attend, go to the law school I wanted, travel, etc. Its not about having more money than _______, its about making sure your children don't want or worry over the things you may have.
Regarding 21st century things... I don't think people should expect much more than tolerance. I personally dislike most of popular black culture. I tolerate it, but it often disgusts me, what else should I do besides tolerate it? I think interracial marriage can cause significant problems in the future. However, it has never really come close to me, so I don't really think much about it. How would I do something more than simply tolerate it? Need I support it? I don't think so.
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