Holiday Myths: Giving to Charity

[The_Q]

Ya know, I don't think it's fair to say that being poor is completely a person's fault. In this country, though, people are much more socially mobile. Starting poor can make people despair and feel like they'll never catch up, but really, most people don't change their social class. People who grow up middle class tend to be middle class, poor people tend to stay poor, and the rich...well, the rich can lose it all really quickly.

Not necessarily true. Although the U.S. has the largest gap in wealth than any other nation it also has the largest number of poor becoming rich (and vice versa). In fact, both of my parents come from poor families. My dad now makes over 80k a year and mom adds 40k to that. The only reason they grew to such a level of prosperity is through the same hard work and dedication you've been lectured to about since 1st grade (although not so much on my dad's part . He likes enjoying his time).

Whoops, sorry, Q, for the off-topicness.

Thank you, Guido, for trying not to hijack the thread. I appreciate it.

This is not the time of year for charity. Every day is the time of year for charity. Any kind.

I beg to differ. This is the one time every year that everyone feels the need to give. Even then, it doesn't always turn out as good as it could have.

Q