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In many ways that’s why I was drawn to John Rawls’ political philosophy. A just society is one that eliminates or mitigates the role “bad luck” plays in our lives. https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/justice-bad-luck/ …
Growing up poor takes people in different directions. This is one of the most powerful essays on growing up poor.https://whatever.scalzi.com/2005/09/03/being-poor/ …
Speaking of growing up poor...When I saw that video of a wrestler with deads getting his hair cut, the racial angle....I saw a prick referee. White kids had to cut their hair, too. These are the indignities poor kids of all races face. The lack of power.
Tomorrow I will continue with Part 2, which focuses on solutions and a new path forward.
You’re taking away the personal responsibility aspect. I grew up in a working class neighborhood with differing incomes at school. Still I had the same opportunities the rich kids had. No bouncer holding a velvet rope at study hall
I agree...you have to account for personal responsibility. We are middle class & my daughter chose to go to a dual enrollment high school to get 2 years of college free. It was HARD taking honors classes & college classes but she did it...1/2
because she knew it would help her in the long run! She is now an 18-year old w/ a HS diploma and an Assoc. Degree. She is a Jr. @ our local University. Life is not always easy but if you are willing to work hard there’s nothing you can’t accomplish! 2/2
I grew up poor, where I learned a lot about life and street smarts. Lessons I wouldn't have learned if I was a spoiled rich kid who had everything handed to them.
Citing him.... Really
Damn heartbreaking
Good read
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