Dear Mr. Rioter,
I grew up in a lower middle class family and endured years of abuse from a drunken father and a sober stepfather, have been on the receiving end of a vicious and violent crime and have watched many incompetent and immoral people rise to positions of wealth and power. I have wrestled with the subsequent self-doubt and depression that accompanies such drama. However, I would rather claw my way out of mediocrity through tenacity and determination than to ever ask for a penny or a favor from anyone. I am not a victim.
Everyone has had something “unfair” in their travels through this life. Suck it up buttercup. Nobody owes you anything and you are only reinforcing negative stereotypes with your actions and attitudes.
As the younger folks say in their incessant text messages: SMH (shaking my head)
I have a similar back story. Last brainless liberal I met on a dating site told me the only reason I was able to claw my way to a better life was because I was white. Blacks don’t have the same opportunities, apparently.
I told her she should help us white guys check our privilege by dating black guys instead. I left before she could develop a response.