[Alberta's Child]

In addition to that, I don't feel any moral imperative to "play by the rules" anymore. I'll take the following sentiments to heart:

I Do Not Choose to Be a Common Man

It is my right to be uncommon -- if I can.

I seek opportunity -- not security. I do not wish to be a kept citizen, humbled and dulled by having the state look after me.

I want to take the calculated risk; to dream and to build, to fail and to succeed.

I refuse to barter incentive for a dole. I prefer the challenges of life to the guaranteed existence; the thrill of fulfillment to the stale calm of utopia.

I will not trade freedom for beneficence nor my dignity for a handout. I will never cower before any master nor bend to any threat.

It is my heritage to stand erect, proud and unafraid; to think and act for myself, enjoy the benefit of my creations and to face the world boldly and say, “This I have done.”

By Dean Alfange

[RedMonqey]

Sounds alot like John Gait, a la Atlas Shrugged.