Make the case for federalizing game species

[Fire_9]

Why the Poor Get Trapped in Depressed Areas

It’s harder than ever for the poor to simply pick up and move.

newrepublic.com

"...because while the suggestion to “go get a U-Haul” sounds simple, it’s an impossible task for somebody with no savings."

^This has been what I've observed. My best friend moved to Connecticut. It cost no less than $5k. He had it, so it wasn't a big deal. But yeah man, I have family that I doubt has $100 in savings. Maybe that's a decision, that kind of depends on where you land on a spectrum of philosophical positions about people and the economy.

Do those family members not have the ability to start a trades apprenticeship?

And I know it's not always that easy. It may not happen for that generation, but they can educate their kids/grandkids to make better life decisions. Generational patterns are hard to break but once again, those are individual decisions that people make.

 

[406dn]

At some point, before we married, I told my soon to be wife, that it was very important to me to live where hunting big game annually was doable.

We made a plan, stuck to it, and enacted it. I think moving west, without laying a monetary foundation is likely doomed to failure. It was quite true then, that finding a job that payed decently, was not an easy thing. Most jobs out here still pay poorly compared to many areas. So moving here broke, is not likely to work.

You need to put a nest egg together, EVERYONE should prioritize saving enough money, to weather life's storms. That's is just a basic tenant of sound financial behavior.

I have limited empathy for people who want to have their cake and eat it too. There are plusses and minuses in all of life's choices.

 

[Irrelevant]

Do those family members not have the ability to start a trades apprenticeship?

And I know it's not always that easy. It may not happen for that generation, but they can educate their kids/grandkids to make better life decisions. Generational patterns are hard to break but once again, those are individual decisions that people make.

Some, yes. All? No.

I sometimes have to remind myself that we're not all equally blessed with the same skills. Our population plots as a bell curve on everything skill, topic, and ability. That includes intelligence, planning, and decision-making. There are people who plot further back on all those curves. Do they intrinsically deserve less than you simply because they are who they are?

Honestly, we're bridging over into something I struggle with as a parent. Do I hold my kids to the same standards even if one is less ____ than the other? Is that fair, or just, or simply life? My son will likely always struggle with decision making, and he will certainly have to pay a price throughout his life for that shortcoming, but how much do we as a society set fundamental barriers against people simply because of who they are? There are days I'm right there with you @Fire_9, but I guess today isn't one of them.

 

[Fire_9]

Some, yes. All? No.

I sometimes have to remind myself that we're not all equally blessed with the same skills. Our population plots as a bell curve on everything skill, topic, and ability. That includes intelligence, planning, and decision-making. There are people who plot further back on all those curves. Do they intrinsically deserve less than you simply because they are who they are?

Honestly, we're bridging over into something I struggle with as a parent. Do I hold my kids to the same standards even if one is less ____ than the other? Is that fair, or just, or simply life? My son will likely always struggle with decision making, and he will certainly have to pay a price throughout his life for that shortcoming, but how much do we as a society set fundamental barriers against people simply because of who they are? There are days I'm right there with you @Fire_9, but I guess today isn't one of them.

I definitely agree that not everyone is created equal but I'm guessing you haven't been around the trades much. There's a niche for everyone and I've worked with some pretty low functioning people that make a better living than most college graduates. They'll have to make some sacrifices but there's a lot of opportunities out there for people that are willing to work.

 

[Irrelevant]

I definitely agree that not everyone is created equal but I'm guessing you haven't been around the trades much. There's a niche for everyone and I've worked with some pretty low functioning people that make a better living than most college graduates. They'll have to make some sacrifices but there's a lot of opportunities out there for people that are willing to work.

Fair point, I have not