See, it is almost entirely impossible to change the entire course of a giant nation's take on socialist medicine, retirement savings, and defense spending. It is difficult, but not impossible, to earn a million dollars.
If he is facing down the barrel of poverty for his family, making the millions is the rational choice, if his family is the most important thing. Yes, overall, if everyone like him chose social change, it might work, but-- For his family's sake, making the individual cash is the better choice.
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See, it is almost entirely impossible to change the entire course of a giant nation's take on socialist medicine, retirement savings, and defense spending. It is difficult, but not impossible, to earn a million dollars.
If he is facing down the barrel of poverty for his family, making the millions is the rational choice, if his family is the most important thing. Yes, overall, if everyone like him chose social change, it might work, but-- For his family's sake, making the individual cash is the better choice.
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