some people are unable to better themselves through no fault of their own, physical handicaps, mental illness, etc.  yes, there are the unwilling, but we need to encourage them to bet better, not reject them as you seem to imply.  we will not be able to be totally successful, but as members of a society, we have the responsibility to help others despite of their plight.  that is the aloha way, that is the American way, but the repubs don't see it that way.  you can enjoy the fruits of your labor, no one is saying you should not. but you seem to have the attitude, I got mine, none for you, you want it do it yourself.  this is precisely the attitude that the author is explaining.