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Originally Posted by Elephant Walk
The problem is, raised as members of the upper class, we are taught these things. How to have the same work ethic as our ancestors. Alot of us aren't given brand-new SUV's because we are given the old work truck until we earn it. We're taught to respect property. I worked in the cotton fields from when I was 10 till I was 17 because my parents, as well off as they are, aren't going to give me money easily. Don't assume that we are given everything. One of my good friends who's family owns several yachts doesn't own a car, because things don't come that easy unless he's willing to work for it and he's not.
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"I was born a poor black child..."
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