Originally Posted by indigo
For many, the American Dream consists in the potential for upward mobility, and for most people this takes considerable effort and sacrifice. For many families it has taken generations of coordinated effort and sacrifice to become upwardly mobile. Knowing that one's life path differs from others, one can still be cognizant of their work ethic and sacrifice improving their life, and that of future generations.

I'm glad you believe in the American Dream, because we're basically talking about how it is dying, and no amount of empty platitudes will reverse that.