Yesterday we went to the store with $5. Unfortunately the items we wanted came out to $17.30. So naturally we asked the person behind us in line to cover the $12.30 we were lacking.
Can you believe he looked at us as if we were crazy! The look on his face was priceless (if the situation had been humorous). This is what we told him.
"Look, you've obviously got more money than we do and we want this item. You should feel good about giving us your money, you should feel bad if you don't. It is only luck that gave you the job you have and because it is luck then you should understand that if you have any surplus money you should be eager to spread the wealth."
He didn't have much to say. Which is funny because he was talking to his friend about the rebate checks and how it will go to help pay for gas.
The last time we spoke to our parents about these checks it was our understanding that the government cannot just print money without any recourse. This money is not free. By taking the money it makes as much sense as asking the person next to you in line at the store to pay for your things.
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