Thursday, January 01, 2009
CHINA AND THE SILVER SPOON
I have been diasppointed that George W. Bush, born with a golden spoon in his mouth, has used that advantage primarily to benefit other people like him. He looks out first for the wealthy.
Traveling through China I met many rural Chinese teachers who were as bright and industrious as I am. Yet they live in poverty and I have material wealth, relatively speaking, and can travel through China readily while they would rarely be able to travel beyond their immediate area.
The difference between us is primarily an accident of birth. So, I was born with a silver spoon in my mouth. Can I say I have done any better than Bush? Do I look out primarily for people like myself? Or can I say I am using my material advantage in a way that benefits less fortunate people?
I have been diasppointed that George W. Bush, born with a golden spoon in his mouth, has used that advantage primarily to benefit other people like him. He looks out first for the wealthy.
Traveling through China I met many rural Chinese teachers who were as bright and industrious as I am. Yet they live in poverty and I have material wealth, relatively speaking, and can travel through China readily while they would rarely be able to travel beyond their immediate area.
The difference between us is primarily an accident of birth. So, I was born with a silver spoon in my mouth. Can I say I have done any better than Bush? Do I look out primarily for people like myself? Or can I say I am using my material advantage in a way that benefits less fortunate people?
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