"My point, somewhat obliquely stated, was that this is America. The smartest and most aggressive wins. You shouldn't count on a legacy, which is just another word for the arrogance of sense of entitlement."
So, for example, if a guy who grew up easy, and had everything in life handed to him, including a LEGACY, grew up to be President, would that count as the arrogance of sense of entitlement?
If GW Bush expected the presidency to be handed to him, yes that would be the arrogance of entitlement.
As far as I can tell, he did not expect it to be given to him.
Now John Kerry and Al Gore did expect it to be given to them.
So, for example, if a guy who grew up easy, and had everything in life handed to him, including a LEGACY, grew up to be President, would that count as the arrogance of sense of entitlement?
What I said was, a person "shouldn't" count on a legacy. Many immigrants are highly motivated, but so are many folks who grew up privileged. Bill Gates, for example, grew up fairly well off and managed to increase his fortunes.
Now, here is the problem. Most people are not highly motivated. They don't want to work 60 or 70 hours a week or more. They are not particularly creative and are averse to risk. Their priorities may not include making a bunch of money. They'd rather spend time with the kid and the wife. What they want is a job that they can perform reasonably well in exchange for a "fair" salary or wage.
Unfortunately, that seems to be ending.