Great societies are not built solely on entitlements ....... 💓

I received an email from someone I used to work with in Maryland. He said his Granddaughter earned a master's degree in social work. I told him it is an honorable profession. He then responded about how her pay is inadequate and not commensurate with her level of education. He outlined the problems with entitlement programs, the amount of money the State of Maryland spends on welfare (approximately $10 billion per year), and the cost of education for those who are not entitled. 

I told him that many people are choosing not to pursue higher education because of the cost of tuition, and they don't want to be stuck with thousands in student loan debt. The decline in student enrollment is prompting universities and colleges to raise tuition. I went on to say that I agreed with him that more State funding should go toward helping State Universities lower tuition costs.

Only 33% of adults in America have a 4-year degree, and his Granddaughter is one of the 13% who have achieved a master's degree. That is something his Granddaughter should be very proud of, I told him. I then responded by saying, America is a great nation.

Great societies are not built solely on entitlements but on dedicated service grounded in civic responsibility, duty, and individual action, because true societal progress is earned through collective effort, personal initiative, and contributions to the common good.

That being said, whether my friend realizes it or not, his Granddaughter will make a profound difference in the lives of those she serves.  

Always with love,

Thomas F O'Neill 

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