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Demonstrators not working

Sat., Oct. 15, 2011

I am amused by the demonstrators all over the country voicing their outrage at, among other things, “corporate greed.” I wonder how they have the time for the sit-ins. Apparently, they don’t have jobs and are either independently wealthy or living off the government. Mmm, I wonder which one.

If someone is making a six-figure income, it is because they worked their butt off for many years! They didn’t have time for demonstrations, nor did they want to take a handout from the government. And, trust me, they pay a ton of taxes and keep what little economy there is going.

The thing that seems to be forgotten is that in this country you can be or do anything you want to depending on how much effort you want to put in.

Nancy Paxton

Spokane Valley

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