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[quote=Anonymous]America likes to believe it is a merit-based society. It is our central myth. As a corollary to that, Americans don't like to believe that privilege affects who succeeds. And, it is human nature to believe that you got what you have because you earned it, and therefore that you won't lose it because you are a hard worker. It is one of the ways Americans insulate themselves from the fear of falling downwards in society. But, of course, in America, one acute or chronic medical issue can spiral you out of work and into financial disaster. And if you are poor, a person of color, a woman, disabled, etc. then you have many more hurdles to overcome to succeed on "merit". [/quote]
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