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I completely agree. I also think there is a racial and class bias to this. Both Rich and middle class white people are taught to complain to authority figures to get their way. Poor people assume they don't understand the system and don't have time to do research or consult with family members to let them know that they are being fucked over.

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Both Rich and middle class white people are taught to complain to authority figures to get their way.

I need to see data based on the same environment and economic situation to believe that line. Rich is rich. Frankly, saying "white people are taught to complain to authority figures" is a gross generalization and untrue with specific groups in this country. Many whites are taught to respect authority figures and not question them.

Oh, and poor people don't assume they don't understand the system. They assume that they understand it all too well and it just isn't interested in their success and that crosses racial lines rather painfully.

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