Throughout my life I have heard that every American can achieve the American dream if they work hard. Certainly this is true for a lot of Americans, but the real question is, whether all Americans can have the American dream simultaneously. Think about it this way. Imagine that every adult in America had a four-year college degree, and with that degree in hand, found good well-paying jobs. Now with every adult in our country living what is most often described as the American dream, what happens when after working hard all year, it’s now time to go on vacation. Who is going to serve them? I understand that the concept of being someone’s servant may seem negative to some, but the fact of the matter is, this is how our society is structured. Some may feel this is a bad thing, but I say it’s in the nature of things. We’ll talk more about that next time.
Returning to our American vacationers, the question is whether they will serve themselves. After Mr. and Mrs. America arrive in Hawaii for their long-awaited vacation, they will require a taxi to their hotel and assistance with their luggage once they arrive. Rooms would have to be prepared for them, which would entail prior cleaning, They're on vacation, aren't they? Therefore, who will prepare their breakfast, lunch, and dinner? If these services are required to ensure that these deserving vacationing Americans have a wonderful vacation, the question is whether these workers require a college degree to work as a taxi driver, a maid, or a doorman. The answer is or cause not, and even if they did, would they be willing to provide these vital services with a four-year degree? Would you be willing to carry someone's luggage and clean their room if you held a four-year college degree? Having said that, assuming everything I've said thus far makes sense, what does this imply? Our society cannot exist without service workers, a.k.a. SERVANTS, as they are required to maintain the wealth that capitalism provides. As a result, America was not designed to ensure that every child in school graduates from college each year with a four-year degree. However, may I suggest that what we require in part is what has been occurring for more than a century in low-income and illiterate schools across America, namely, high rates of high school dropouts, all of whom are forced to work in these low-wage, and yes, some of them are dirty service jobs that none of us wants to do.
The focus should not be on blaming the poor for their poverty or accusing them of being lazy. Aren't we being short-sighted when we NEED THE POOR!! Not paying these hardworking Americans a living wage and providing adequate health care is unethical. We do this for the horses that pull our carriages and the animals in our zoos. Not to mention all the aquariums in our cities that provide jobs and tax revenue from tourists. We make sure these non-humans are fed daily and have a free place to live, aka (FREE HEALTH CEAR) (AFFORDABLE HOUSING). Why do we care for these animals? because they provide a living for many. Don't we rely on our human workers also, who were vital during this rare pandemic? Can't we take better care of our human workers and show them how much we appreciate their hard work? We can't choose where we're born or what family we're born into, and that influences our lives greatly. Let us stop pretending that we are better than others because we have so call "made it" while snubbing those who are less fortunate. The majority of these people are hardworking Americans who contribute to our society. Is it true rather we admit it or not, our civilization would collapse without them? As I always say, if it makes sense, it is the truth.
By James White Co-founder
