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Hatred At Home

By Mark Morowitz, CPA
Here we are in the post-election period of 2020, and what a year it’s When did we develop this attitude of entitlement and selfishness?
been. In the nearly seven decades I have spent on earth, I have never Was it during the 12 years of the depression? Was it during the 6 years
experienced what I am experiencing today. of World War II? I submit a resounding no to each. I do believe it is not
I was a college student during the Vietnam war and was fortunate my audience here but rather those in the 40-55 age group who I refer
that it ended before I graduated, saving me the “humiliation” of serv- to as “under-boomers” who have propagated the entitlement attitude.
ing in the armed forces during a time when veterans of that war were They grew up with no wars, mostly financial excess and the advent of
shunned by the people of this country for many years after its end. the internet allowing instant gratification to anyone who desired it.
The hatred we witnessed for our own citizens was appalling. I have I believe we are on the precipice of a second civil war and the pros-
witnessed first-hand the destruction of the World Trade Center and pect of brother vs. brother hatred is terrifying to me. My hope is that
murder of over 2,900 Americans by radical islamists intent on destroy- we can put all this hatred behind us and remember the tremendously
ing the American way of life out of hatred. The past four years under important things in life and move forward with peace and love.
the current presidential administration have been marked by the hate Call Mark Morowitz at 609-338-3603 for a free consultation, or go to:
of Americans by Americans. When will it end? MorowitzCPA.com.
I think it is important to understand the reason why I believe we
are so hated around the world and at home. The world outside of the
United States sees us as entitled. While foreigners love our tourist
dollars, they despise our attitude. We are viewed as people who
demand what we want when we want it. Who can argue with them?
Look at the past nine months of the pandemic era. We have been told
to wear masks that will help keep us safe and help us keep others
safe. 70% of Americans believe in wearing masks but unfortunately,
the balance believes that wearing masks makes us weak. They believe
it is an intrusion on our constitutional rights. They want to party because
they are tired of being cooped up in the house. By ignoring the urgings
of our public health officials, the United States has gone from a beacon
of Democracy in the world to a virtual laughingstock. I have begun to
understand why the rest of the world hates us.

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