ridestrong

I have yet to see a good reason to answer 'No' to this question. The reality is YES... and everything else is just EXCUSES. If someone is content with where they are at then that is really all that matters. But if you are lower class than you want to be and complain that there is nothing you can do to help yourself your wrong. This is in part why all these gov. handouts are a bad idea. Giving someone free money does not motivate them to work harder, it motivates them to stand in line for more free money. The reality is YES... and everything else is just EXCUSES. If you try and fail... try again. *I am not afraid of dying... I am afraid of missing life.* ----Disclaimer: I don't know shit about skydiving.----

"Doing" by "not doing". Is the same thing, ending in the same result = staying poor. I don't think anyone who hasn't experienced what it's like to be poor - should be making any kind of blanket assumptions. And don't try to tell me "you" were poor and "did something about it". I suspect most people who came from extreme poverty and had the courage, the conviction, the strength to lift themselves out of poverty would have more grace and compassion than to sit and judge "poor people" like they're lazy or stupid. Please refer to my post on page 1. Anyone can take action to get themselves out of poverty if they so choose. McDonald's and Walmart will hire just about anybody, so work 2 jobs at both to get out of a rut and work your way up. Buy a $500 car and, get an education, eventually get a better job. Your statement basically says, 'your poor and you can't do anything about it.' If you try and fail, try again... *I am not afraid of dying... I am afraid of missing life.* ----Disclaimer: I don't know shit about skydiving.----

"Doing" by "not doing". Is the same thing, ending in the same result = staying poor. *I am not afraid of dying... I am afraid of missing life.* ----Disclaimer: I don't know shit about skydiving.----

Sure, those with disabilities beyond their control are the exception, and should not be included when voting in the poll. However some, especially those with physical limitations, would be offended by your comment. *I am not afraid of dying... I am afraid of missing life.* ----Disclaimer: I don't know shit about skydiving.----

YES It is all about one's individual mentality, motivation, and to a strong degree upbringing. I don't mean upbringing in terms of the class they grew up in but their parental involvement. If the parents are disinterested in their children doing well in school or obeying rules and laws, it will likely be more difficult for that child to understand the concept of hard work for self gain. I did not have anything growing up and lived in some nasty places, moving from one to another. My parents instilled in me the importance of education and hard work. After high school I was arrested, made some bad mistakes with drugs etc... I realized I was going nowhere and started working two jobs. I got my self a degree from a state college, and then continued on to get a graduate degree in medicine. I had to work damn hard to get where I am now... but even more easily could still be a drugged out loser. If there is anything truly holding people back in America it is number one likely themselves, number two their upbringing. The government or society (today) did not put a ball and chain on any ones foot that they didn't put there themselves. I don't want any cookies for what I've done. I just don't want to listen to lazy people, druggies, alcoholics, etc... complain that they are being held down by someone other than themselves. And then ask me for a hand out. Show me you will turn that into more than your next fix and I will reconsider. The government now more than ever does encourage people to be poor by giving them handouts. *I am not afraid of dying... I am afraid of missing life.* ----Disclaimer: I don't know shit about skydiving.----

Haha... so he was returning what was already taken from me. *I am not afraid of dying... I am afraid of missing life.* ----Disclaimer: I don't know shit about skydiving.----

I got a Nobel Peace Prize with my Happy Meal today! *I am not afraid of dying... I am afraid of missing life.* ----Disclaimer: I don't know shit about skydiving.----

Robin Hood broke into my apartment last night, trying to rob me... so I shot him in the head. In his dying breaths he told me he wasn't going to keep any of my stuff, but instead give it to his buddies. This made me feel kinda bad. But upon his B&E he kicked my dog and I don't tolerate animal cruelty so I put one more between his eyes for good measure. (this has been a metaphor for -KEEP YOUR HANDS OFF MY SHIT!) *I am not afraid of dying... I am afraid of missing life.* ----Disclaimer: I don't know shit about skydiving.----

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Just started in May and have been lucky enough to get jumps in at CSC, Skydive Long Island and my home DZ Mile-Hi Skydive. Plan on jumping in every city I go to. What DZ's does everyone recommend? What do you like or dislike about your own? *I am not afraid of dying... I am afraid of missing life.* ----Disclaimer: I don't know shit about skydiving.----

The RedBull cartoon commercials annoy the sh!t out of me. I'm also sick of the Mac adds they are all the same.