And there, my friend, is the rub. What you're ENTITLED to? Are you sure you're not a democrat?
I pay taxes. I am entitled to secure borders, a strong defense, roads that work, and police departments that function. I am entitled to fair service from the people I do business with. I am entitled not to be poisoned by food I eat at a restaurant, or killed by a staph infection if I go to the hospital. To drive a car that doesn’t explode if I hit a curb. To fire exits at movie theaters. I bet there are even things that YOU believe you are entitled to.
And if utility companies decide that I am “entitled” to rebates, then I will take them. Period. Did I say “government entitlements”? No. The word “entitled” may be a red flag to many conservative bulls, but do we have to be in such knee-jerk opposition just because the word is used?
You wouldn’t? You might not take a helping hand if it was offered to you because you are completely self-sufficient. The rest of us live in a society where we help each other and are helped, and have a social contract composed of responsibilities, rights and entitlements.
And yes, I am a democrat. Perhaps “Democrat” is the insult you meant to fling, as if the question alone ended all dispute. One-liners meant to belittle do not a cogent argument make.