One of the consequences of such notions as ‘entitlements’ is that peop…

Thomas Sowell
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One of the consequences of such notions as ‘entitlements’ is that people who have contributed nothing to society feel that society owes them something, apparently just for being nice enough to grace us with their presence.
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