We know that in our free market economy some will prosper more than others. What we don't accept is the idea that some folks won't even get a chance.
Ideologies, however appealing, cannot shape the whole structure of perceptions and conduct unless they are embedded in daily experiences that confirm them.
Namie Amuro, Musician (1977) |
Mychael Danna, Musician (1958) |
James Dewar, Scientist (1842) |
Dante Hall, Athlete (1978) |
Kristen Johnston, Actress (1967) |
Henry Arthur Jones, Dramatist (1851) |
Van Jones, Activist (1968) |
William Kapell, Musician (1922) |
Elizabeth Kenny, Celebrity (1880) |
Guy Lafleur, Athlete (1951) |
Robert Emmet, Activist (1803) |
Paul Erdos, Mathematician (1996) |
Fiorello LaGuardia, Politician (1947) |