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Originally Posted by preciousjeni
Where did I say this? If anything, I would encourage you to use the blessings you have received to benefit others - not condemn you for having money/education/status/whatever. I asked if you had actually spoken to any of the people that we're talking about. Perhaps you could get involved with these folks in a service capacity. It's easy to talk negatively about people you don't know personally.
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I never spoke negatively about them. I stated fact. It isn't that hard, there are opprtunities everywhere, and it isn't my fault if people don't take what is openly out there and available.
Why would I get involved with these folks in a service capacity? I am not a counselor or a homeless advocate or even a social worker. I would however be happy to, and have, help those who
cannot help themselves. That again, is
cannot, not
will not.
All I can tell you is my sorry brother in law is 30 and never finished college because it was 'too stressful' and 'I can't afford it'.
I told him everything I had done and how easy it was and he never took my help or advice. (BTW, there are 4 other sibling in the family and they all went to college on scholarship or loan) Now he whines about how it's so easy for the rest of us because we got our degrees and make more money than he does. We always have to spot him on family gifts, trips, etc. Give me a break.
But whose fault is it he didn't get his education? Mine? Yours? Guess again. It was his own darn fault. And the only reason I feel the need to help him out from time to time is because he is family.
Again, I am not talking about drug addiction. That is out of my realm of experience and knowledge.
My comments are directed specifically at people claiming they have no access to an education. Pure and simple. And I still say that is crap. If you want it, go and get it. I never made a mint, because I worked for a non-profit, but I paid my bills and fed myself. That's what I am talking about.
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