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You are invited to my home. I'll show you the American dream; at least my interpretation of it. my wife and I have been willing to do what most others wouldn't for many years to obtain it, but it's ours. It did NOT come from 40 apethetic hours a week from some company who we thought owed us something.

Whatever it takes to provide what I want my family to have. I t will be different for me than it is for you. My labor is worth what the market will bear; not some arbitrary figure you dreamed up. As far as housing costs, when we married, I found a gentleman who allowed us to live in an old house he had. In leiu of rent, I provided farm labor and we provided meals for the owner. While this was going on, we were saving for our own home. We did what it took to get what we wanted; all without a government program or regulation. 40 hours a week is something you've dreamed up on your own. It is worth nothing in and of itsself. What you do with that time is where the value comes into play. As far as helathcare goes, I looked at the price of private insurance and decided to seek employment that included healthcare insurance. This wasn't owed to me. I didn't deserve it. It was part of the compensation package of the job I agreed to. I beg you to rethink this entitlement attitude you have.

Where do you get this? This is an arbitrary list you've concocted in your head. There is nothing in our constitution that guarantees you any of this. I'll give you a bit of advice: 40 hours a week is NOT working hard!!!

Chattanooga rocks! I imagine you'll enjoy your stay there.

+1 There's a lot to be learned from Leroy. He's been there and done that, and is kind enough to share his insight with us.

Herman Cain - Presidential Exploratory Committee Till I hear something different, I think I've found my candidate.

This is horse feces! A guy who shows up when he has nothing better to do, and pushes a button 8 hours a day isn't worth what a software developer or brain surgeon is. Look at teachers if you want a good example of income equality. A good teacher is hard to come by, and in my opinion, worth six figures. In our current system, they make the same as a more common, useless sorry teacher; the exact same money! Which is more valuable? If you want more income, make yourself more valuable. Don't try to vote yourself more money. I've worked hard for many years to get where I am. I could do different things to make more money. I have that ablilty. I am happy where I am, and value my spare time to spend with my children more than the extra money I could be earning. I do not begrudge people who chose differently. It's easy to blame others for your shortcomings. It's more difficult to overcome them.

If you're so offended by disparity, find someone with less than you have and even things up. It isn't required that the government do it for you, you can solve that problem yourself.

Do share!

To my knowledge, I've never been mistreated by a wealthy person. In fact, I've been helped several times by wealthy people for no apparent reason.

This is just hollow political rhetoric. We already have an unfair, progressive tax system. Even under a flat tax rate, the more you make, the more you'd pay. Almost everyone can physically contribute more than they do; especially the ones who contribute nothing. The problem is what we are contributing to; not how much we are contributing. My wife and I are what I'd consider "hard working" people, and we've been quite successful. I can't see why others aren't able to do the same. Oh yeah, it's easier just to hate those who do than it is to get off your can and do it for yourself, huh?

What makes you despise successful people? Greed? Envy?

Here's something we can agree on. I doubt we'd agree on who should be among this group, however. Where in our constitution is power delegated to congress to pick winners and losers? to decide who deserves what? This is where we've driven off the rails.

You honestly don't see a problem with the government confiscating money from people who produce and giving it to people who don't?

Well said, 6.8 AR and Leroy!!!

No one said it is law, nor should it be. It should, however, be a common courtesy to keep your mouth shut during the National Anthem. Just because you can legally do something doesn't make it a good idea. The bunch who likes to demonstrate at soldiers' funerals are free to do so legally, but I couldn't convict anyone who kicked their a$$es for doing so.

:DIt appears I'm just, a not that old, grouchy old fart.

That's a bull s**t answer. For the most part, these are the same people who are on the public dole for their subsistence. I don't think we should tell everyone what to think, but a little respect for our country, what it stands for, and the people who've fought for it isn't too much to ask from the sorriest bedwetting liberal there is.

I do follow your logic here, but it's a long standing tradition. However, I'm referring more to Little League games than pro sports. Very few drunks there, and I've never noticed a drunk being guilty of this anywhere. It's usually loud, obnoxious fat women to put it bluntly.

Every time lately when I'm at a ballgame, I get mad enough to fight. There is an announcement made that the National Anthem will be performed. There are always some who keep right on talking, paying no attention or showing any respect for our flag or our country. If it were only one, I'd speak up. It seems there are several, and I'm the only one who seems upset about it. Does this enrage anyone else?

No flames here. The America I grew up in is gone. The hard working American has been replaced by the fat, lazy slob that won't get off the couch and votes for whoever promises them the largest check, as well as the illegal immigrant who can't speak English. We are now a third world country. My children will not have the same opportunity to make a good life for themselves that I had. I sure hope someone will come along and show me where I'm wrong. I really want to be wrong about this, but I don't believe I am.

You didn't really think they'd stand up to the teachers' union did you? Remember these three words: "ALL POLITICIANS SUCK!!!"

You're really making me want to try one....especially for the price. Good report.

Mine was $30.:DI've had it a while, however. It's an arsenal rebuild 1903 with a very early serial number.