It really amazes me that people in America actually live in trailer parks or in their vans while working two jobs to pay for food with the hope of getting out one day. To think that the federal government fails them in this way while celebrities sit on their billions of dollars buying beach houses on a whim and having giant closets for their numerous pairs of shoes. Another thing that bothers me is the way the working class are treated while they do their jobs--thinking that someday, if they work hard enough, they can succeed. In the article Nickel and Dimed, Barbara Ehrenreich is treated like a junior higher who has to be constantly watched to make sure she doesn't do drugs or even talk too long with the customers! Not just the managers treat her this way--the customers do it as well by changing their orders on a whim and complaining for things like "the iced tea is too icy." I sorta wish the rich could only be allowed to get rich up to a certain point and then would be obligated to give to the poor. If only we all treated eachother with respect! If only we gave instead of always taking for ourselves! If only everyone watched for the "waitresses" in their lives (either real or metaphorical) who needed an extra $20 in their tip.
If this all just isn't possible I get that....just wishes!
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I love that thought; watch for the waitresses in your life
I work a resturant and i never really noticed everything the working class goes through. Because of my job i now tip a little more even i know i can't afford it. But they need it more and i really agree with you-everyone should watch for the waitresses in their lives. ;)
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