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Old 06-18-2009, 11:41 AM   #212
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False.

It is based primarily on economic exploitation of the third world.

The idea that American prosperity comes from a good work ethic belongs to the 1800s. Things are completely different today.
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What are you, Hitler? Are you even human?

It seems to me that liking children is hard-wired into every human. It's like one of the three laws of robotics, but for humans.
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Sure, except for the "all" part. Lots of (most?) office workers will slack off if you don't keep an eye on them. I know I do, since I'm writing these words at the office.
balok, your comments are terribly negative and insulting.

I am not going to apologize for the fact that I am a middle class US American citizen who's family has worked very hard to have what we have. I have not exploited anyone. The American people are not the villains of the world and it is narrow-minded to think that all the ills of the world can be laid at our feet. It is one of the easiest excuses available to blame the "haves" for the conditions of the "have nots" and unless you have given all income above and beyond what you need for basic survival to what you perceive as those in need, you should not stand in judgement of others.
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