Hmm, this one is a little hard. On one hand I believe that some people are affluent because I think that they are born into it. Take Paris Hilton for example. She was born into her wealth and no matter what happens she will always be wealthy. She will never be poor. And she is famous simply because she is a wealthy heiress. Now, she has also created her own fortune but I do not feel that she would have ever had those opportunities if she wasn't who she was. People like that I do not have much respect for. I do not feel that they have earned it. It does seem like wealthy people marry other wealthy people and they have children who stay wealthy. Do I think that it is fair? Not really. But somewhere in the beginning of that family someones hard work paid off and they created the opportunity for their offspring to be provided for. If I could do that for my children and grandchildren I would. I am not poor but I am definitely not wealthy. I know that there are many people who are much worse off than me. I have a wonderful family, a roof over my head, food on the table for my family and a job. I do live paycheck to paycheck and sure, I wish that I would have a little extra money for things like a new car or other things that I need, but I usually seem to make it. Sometimes it does bother me that it feels like a constant struggle but I remind myself of the things that I have.
So I do feel like, to a certain extent, that a persons class is inevitable. It is harder to be born poor and become rich. I also believe that you can change your situation. And I know that it can sometimes be very hard. For those who do not have a lot of opportunities it can be a constant uphill battle to better their situation. But it can be done.
I try not to judge people no matter what their situation. Rich, poor and everything in between. We are all human beings in the end. I base my judgements on the individual and not the situation.
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