Work for yourself, or prepare for a decent career, the American Dream is only what you make it. Victimization is a self-fulfilling prophecy.

Easier said than done. Personally I can see that you're more than likely very well off and probably in a much better financial situation than most. You're a smart guy, and you definitely know how to argue your point so I congratulate you on that. Sadly, not everyone is as smart as you, not as well educated or able to articulate themselves in such a matter that you have so gracefully displayed. Capitalism doesn't work for those people, they don't have those same opportunities, they probably don't even have the time to pop onto here and enjoy a discussion or two. They are busy living foot to mouth trying to make ends meet, stressing every day about bills they can't pay. It is those people that are the workforce that make capitalism work, and at what cost?

Anyway, we all have our opinions, and I feel we have exhausted this discussion. Good on you for sticking to your beliefs man. Cheers.