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Re:Where you are born is more predictive of your future than... by lotsofpulp on Tuesday September 17, 2019 @09:38AM (#20994898)
The problem to solve in both is the same: rebuilding families and cultivating a culture that values long term growth.
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Re:Where you are born is more predictive of your future than... by katmannthree on Tuesday September 17, 2019 @10:11AM (#20995274)
Have you seen popular culture these days? Neither of those things are in vogue.

Really not a good sign for our long-term growth potential.

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Re:Where you are born is more predictive of your future than... by AnimalMuppet on Tuesday September 17, 2019 @12:47PM (#20997297)
Hmm. The whole country is developing a ghetto mindset? I could maybe agree with that.

It's dividing into "gangs". (With colors, even!)

Strong families are in short supply.

The culture doesn't value long-term growth (either human or economic). It's all short-term fix, or entertainment to help you ignore the problem.

Drug dealers destroy a lot of lives (looking at you, Purdue Pharma).

People don't trust cops.

It seems like there may be more to this. Anything I'm missing?

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