Here we come to the point where I disagree with the statement.
And again I can include the example with the old doctor living in the streets.
Though we all know that he has no money nor any other properties most of us respect him for his decision.
It doesn't mean that there are some people who say he still deserved his destiny because he gave up.
But I can also understand the statement because in our society the richest people have the most influence in mostly all aspects of life.
Some examples are the newest fashion, politics and when it comes to America again we can also include the fact that you need a lot of money for your children's education.
Hereby we have to make a clear seperation though.
In my country, Germany, it is easier to "climb the ladder of success" than I think it is in America.
You get your funds for education from the state and you don't have to pay any per cents when you pay back.
You can join a party and become a politician if you want to- for sure other aspects also play a big role- but you don't have to spend a lot of money on the campaign.
Also in 15 of 16 German counties you don't have to pay for universities.
There are actual office-work payments you have to consider but you pay like 300€ a semester for those.
In comparison to America it is nothing as you can pay up to 50 000 $ depending on your university funds.
I have seen many differences during my time in the USA.
Like people who really seem to be of good honour, kind and even clever.
But whose social background just doesn't allow them to get a good education and a good job afterwards.
And they are maybe too average to receive a scholarship.
And if they request money from the bank they pay it back until they are at least 30 years old.
July 2013
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