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MOOD: 

A Controversial Arguement:

Why is it that rich people are always being socially abused by the poor?

Why is it that when a rich person comments on the material life of a poor person,
he gets reprimanded while if vise versa, the poor person is given credit for a "funny" comment?

Example: Two classmates from different social classes become friends. The richer one says "Let's hang out after school."  The poorer one says "Okay. When will we go to your house?"

I mean, is it assumed that just because one is financially rich, he is expected to provide everything?! [That includes transport, food, venue, and other such matters.] Anyway back to the example.

The rich guy says "Maybe we should just go out because my house is too far from school." The poorer guy says "Ok fine. I guess we'd get lost in your mansion."

WHAT'S UP WITH THAT?! If the rich person is hurt (rightfully so! call that a FRIEND?!) then the other will say that is was a joke. A JOKE!!!

Is it really expected that someone richer than someone else lives in a mansion instead of a plain two story bungalow? Or if it isn't taken literally, why would people joke like that? It's degrading for both sides. On one hand, the poorer guy is showing insecurity about his own financial status, therefore subtly suggesting that they can never reach the other's. On the other hand, the richer guy is degraded because that kind of comment is pure crab mentality. It's like saying if you're rich then you're going to be considered someone distasteful to the rest of the classes.

Take my own blog as another example. Don't you find my use of the word "richer guy" sounding normal and positive while my use of "poorer guy" gives you
a faint dislike for my usage? Aren't you thinking "She should just use 'other one' or 'the latter' to refer to that guy."?

It's not fair that some people are given the leeway to insult others, using their status as
an excuse (Mahirap na nga ako, di mo pa ako bibigyan ng paraan para malabas ang sama ng loob ko) to validate their subtle, though sometimes very obvious, dislike for those who are richer than them - though the latter doesn't even mention anything about their status.

Besides, considering the children of people who are rich, is it their fault if they are rich? Isn't it fair to say that they are no more responsible for their status than children of poor families are?

Another note about this topic: Why are people so insistent that one must 'fit in' with everyone else? I mean this in the sense that if you dress, eat, shop at places considered, and basically live, rich (which is just being true to and enjoying the privileges of your wealth), people say you're a braggart and that you rub your wealth in their faces.

What happened to equality among the classes? What about inter-social class relations? What about friendships among the classes?

If this kind of reverse prejudice continuous, then you might as well say that there will never be completely peaceful relations among these people. Of course the reverse can also happen. The rich also abuse the poor. But isn't the process an interchangeable one? A process in which either way can happen first and then later on induce the other in a neverending cycle.

I suppose that after reading this, you would think me to be someone who hates poor people.(matapobre) That isn't the case. I have many dear and cherished friends who are not of similar social class. Actually, I shouldn't even be using the term "social class". After all, if you work hard, you usually start earning more. If you don't earn more, then it's the fault of your boss or in a general view, those in power. ---> Take note that those in power do not equal those who are rich. Instead you could say that all people in power are rich but not all rich people are in power. So why should financially privileged people suffer the reactions to the actions of only a handful of people in power?

Again I would like to point out that children should not be affected, but often are,  by their backgrounds when making friends and forming barkadas. There shouldn't be any prejudice about someone because of money. You have some dough? Then good, fine. You lack some dough? Then okay, no remarks from us.

But after all this rambling, I suppose nothing will change. Since society in general thinks this way, even if a handful of people start embodying the right mindset, it would take a major reformation to change the current one.

Anyway, this is just from my point of view. Any reactions, comment or post in my message box. Just want to hear any ideas about this - flames or criticism welcome as much as comments are.

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         Exactly a month has passed since my last entry. Already two parties have passed, representing the day I was born in this world. There have been many good times and a multitude of laughter. But alas, I have also realized something of dire importance during the last month.. Something that changes my perspective about the principles I had imposed upon myself when I was but a child.

         But there is still one question that haunts me: Is it for the better or for the worse? I have known for a very long time that I am a risk taker. I sometimes don't think things through before acting upon my impulses. But this time, I wonder if I should have guarded my heart more. Is it worth the risk of getting hurt, all for a chance to maybe find the one person who might accept me for me in that sense? Wait, I shouldn't get ahead of myself. I can't afford to have questions I know I can't answer alone alongside my first.

           I have spent many a night thinking about this certain development. I may be taking things too seriously but I believe that it would be unfair to that one if I don't. Many people think that there are other fish in the sea but SO WHAT? I don't know them and I don't feel anything for them. I value that one so much. I don't know if my feelings are reciprocated up to that level but I'm willing to risk it. I want to be able to live my life and say that I don't have any regrets. I don't want to be that kind of person who hides whenever trouble comes. In fact, I prefer to face things head on.

           Now that my feelings have changed....after all this...I guess I realize that it's for the better. I just hope that that one doesn't break me.

    "They say that a sincere heart can break a face of stone. So tell me, am  I lacking sincerity?"

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