Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Response to Abraham Lincoln....


"You cannot help the poor by
destroying the rich.
You cannot strengthen the weak by weakening the strong.
You cannot bring about prosperity by discouraging thrift.
You cannot lift the wage earner up by pulling the wage payer down.
You cannot further the brotherhood of man by inciting class hatred.
You cannot build character and courage by taking away people's initiative and independence.
You cannot help people permanently by doing for them, what they could and should do for themselves."

~ Abraham Lincoln

Response

You help the poor by encouraging the rich to lend their know-how and resources to the disadvantaged.
You strengthen the weak by the strong reaching out a helping hand.
You bring about prosperity by principles of thrift and wise use of resources no matter who you are and how much you have.
You lift the wage earner and the wage payer equally.
You further the brotherhood of man by eliminating class distinctions and separation.
You build character and courage by fostering everyone's initiative and independence.
You help people permanently by giving them opportunity to do for themselves.

I don't disagree with Abraham Lincoln. I'm just expanding what he had to say.



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