Entitlements termed

corrupting, destructive

Having most anything provided by certain government or other sources outside one’s self, even by rights or lawful claim, is extremely addictive.

The external focus for fulfillment by others reduces productivity, self-esteem and independent functioning by individuals. Weaker individuals are easily manipulated and used.

Entitlement and special rights granted by different branches of government can be seen with the conspiring by illegal immigrants and apple farmers, the millions given by Solyndra and for extended unemployment coverage. There seems to be an element of corrupting energy for all associated with entitlement.

There are no freebies in the real world. The individual is responsible for his or her own behavior, which will be its own reward and as with a child, it is destructive to do for the individual what the individual can be responsible for.

The Government might want to give up some of its control and follow the same advice. Anne Lindbergh noted, “I love you so much that I want you to be free, even of me.” Ain’t love wonderful.

DON BOONE

Asheville