I am not one to voice political or societal opinions because I am a person of reason and believe that everyone has something to say and the need to be heard. With that said, these rallies happening around the country have me shaking my head. I come from a long line of hardships. I was not handed anything to get where I am today, nor did I expect a handout. I grew up on a farm. At an early age years, when little girls were discovering the world through play, barbies, and innocence to life's hardships, I was learning about losing a parent, bankruptcy, and the fear of wondering if we could afford food. My family did not sit back and wait for someone to take care of us, nor did we expect anyone to take responsibility for the misfortune that fell upon us. We learned to do whatever it took to work hard and survive.
During my college years, I fell ill. The disease progressively got worse, however, I still worked, attended college classes, and put myself through school. I am one of those people who are making an excellent living and one of those people who those protestors shove their signs in my face.... expecting an easier life. This is what I call the disease of entitlement. It makes me sick to see NYC filled with people who expect others to make it happen for them. I have overcome bankruptcy, the loss of a parent, my own life threatening illness, and many other hardships along the way. What I just don't get is, if I can do all of that, why do others expect an easy path to the top?? Because I chose to work hard and sacrifice, why am I expected to pay for those who choose not to exercise drive and motivation to make it happen??
This blog post may really hit a sore spot in friends, but to be honest, all this protesting has disregarded what it takes to make it and achieve the "American Dream"
