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Posted by CrusaderPi:
Albertans, for three generations, have worked their collective asses off to earn this wealth.
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Absolutely, and that point shouldn't be discounted. But, how about this example:
Bob was born into a wealthy family, and as a result, was able to attend a prestigious and expensive university, from which he got his master's degree. Josh was born into a family who couldn't afford to pay for him to recieve a post-secondary education, and he had to work to help support the family. Both are equally hard workers, but Bob makes considerably more money, since he has his master's degree.
It's pretty obvious that Josh isn't lazy, and Bob should realize that a considerable amount of his success is a result of being born into a well-off family.
I think it would just be nice if we Albertans recognized how lucky we are, and quit our obsession with pointing fingers and making silly generalizations.