Back in the day, employers began to insure employees to retain them. Customarily people spent their entire careers in the same company, climbing the company ladder and retiring with full benefits after a long and fruitful career. Labor Unions sealed the deal when they successfully instituted the practice which prevails today.
The American dream has been defined in countless ways. A common theme arguably includes "having good health, happiness, and enough income to live comfortably".
I consider myself a successful individual with above average income, excellent credit, and my only debt is my mortgage. I own a lovely home with positive equity despite the frightening economic picture. I willingly pay my fair share of taxes. I am surrounded by loving friends and family. Am I living the American dream? No. I don’t have decent health care.
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