Matthew 6:25-34 therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes? Look at how the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?
And why do you worry about clothes? See how the lilies of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. If that is how God clothes the grass in the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe you, O you of little faith? So do not worry, saying “what shall we drink?” Or “What shall we drink? Or “what shall we wear? For the pagans run after these things, and you heavenly father knows that you need them. But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow for, tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of it’s own.

Dedication, determination and need drove the young man to make the journey for the sake of a job; such is true American Exceptionalism on display. God has something great in store for the young man, and may He bless both of them in the end.

America is still the greatest nation on earth, and we will be once again unless as a people we choose to let it pass into the night.

Now that is what I call an American! I am so tired of the lazy, inconsiderate, living off welfare people that have become the “new normal”. God Bless that young man.

Sam Fisher, great quote from the scriptures.  However, I believe the Lord was talking to the 12 Apostles as he was instructing them to go far and wide to declare the Gospel.  This is not advice to the everyday family man who has a wife and family to support.

DID the man give the kid a job?    Or did SOMEONE give him a job?
The story leaves me hanging.

I hope he gets all the blessings he deserves.  I hope Glenn keeps us updated on this fine young man.

David, it applies to all of us. 

I live here in Indianapolis and I can tell you that the restaurant owner who gave him a ride was so impressed by the boys dedication to wanting to work that he gave that young man a job in his own restaurant.

Oh, how wonderful!  May God richly bless them both.

Does anyone know if there is an account started at a bank for this young man? I heard from a different source that he had lost his Mother and was trying to provide for his brother and sister. I would like to send a contribution to the bank for this young man.  I am an eighty year old retired banker and I thank God for providing for me.  Or maybe the cafe owner would help those of us who want to give and get an account set up.

2 Thessolonians 3:10   For even when we were with you, this we commanded you: that if any would not work, neither should he eat.

This is close to the best story but this one takes the cake!!
http://www.viddler.com/embed/70d1d214/?f=1&offset=0&autoplay=0&secret=48017121&disablebranding=0

I have to respectfully disagree. I feel that Jesus does not want us to worry about things of the world that he will provide for our every need. Even if that need is a job. This passage brings me great comfort and hope for I am to looking for work as well. Our God loves us and will help us in our time of need.

Glen can we somehow take up a collection for the I’M sure he’s a conservative haha.Liberal would have asked for welfare.Please if anyone started a collection let us know?
 

has anyone offered him a job? 
 

I love the Story!!! Thank you ^_^

 Good thing, you don’t let a worker like that get away these days..

I don’t think we give our youth enough credit.  Maybe I live in a bubble, but a few weeks ago, my son did just that:  Walked miles to get an interview.  It was snowing, he thought nothing of it.  He wanted a job.  He is still looking, jobs are scarce for young people in our community.  These wonderful legacies are our hope in the future.

Why isn’t this story the headlines all over the media? I bet it will be totally bypassed by the MSM.

This is a fine young man who refuses to play the victim. he will go far. God Bless

Amen!  I wish the teens we hire where I work (major grocery chain) had his work ethic.  Most of them don’t want to work on weekends and call in all the time.  As long as Mommy and Daddy help with the cell phone and car payments, why bother.  I wish I had the money to send to this young man.  This whole thing lifts my spirit.

Glenn is trying to arrange to have him on radio tomorrow — I will listen and see if it happens.  

Jesus was indeed talking to his apostles before they departed on their missionary endeavors, but the quote is still an excellent reminder to trust in God and that there are blessings for doing what is right, like the young man in the news story, going out in the snow like that to help his family. Like many of the Savior’s parables, more than one meaning can be found.

With so many young people who are hired now, who think they should be able to check their personal email and FB page during working hours and still get a raise for just showing up, this kid surely would make an excellent employee. All businesses want now are trustworthy, loyal, team-player-types of  employees. No wonder they try to hire older people! The only place I know where experience is shunned and young employees are welcome is in the teaching field. Those positions require employees that are easily led, have no original ideas, and can be brainwashed. 

It is exactly for the everyday person, it is not advice, it is a command, but also a promise, God has everything in His hand, He wasnt saying dont work, but to not worry about where the needs were going to come from. Over and over again the Scriptures tell us to work, but God will provide our needs according to His riches in Glory by Christ Jesus.

Thank God! I was beginning to think that a person who puts that kind of effort forth wasn;t being rewarded. Thank you Mr Bouvier. I hope these two have a long happy relationship.

I would have loved to met this young man 20 years ago. lt just might have been the thing that would have kept my HVAC business open. With his attitude I would have turned over the good name, equipment and inventory because the area I am in needs an honest business. 

God Bless that boy and his whole family

They need to show his picture so his people would now what a real man looks like.He should be a role model for his people, not those worthless rappers or basketball players and such. This young man IS a real man.

I wish someone would offer this young man a job. Since the job he walked 10 miles to get was already filled and he was this determined, someone in the Indianapolis area needs to offer him a job. Breaks my heart that he was so determined and yet didn’t get it. God Bless him and his family.

What does Jesus have to do with any of this?

This isn’t a story of “hard work pays off”. It’s another story of “luck pays off”. How many teens and adults make similar journeys when no one stops, no one offers a ride or a job? Lots more than people like to think. It’s time for the delusion to end. Hard work doesn’t bring anyone up from the lower class into middle or upper class. Of all the developed nations, a person born poor in America has the least chance of upward mobility. Instead of perpetuating the great American myth, how about having a real conversation about how this can change?

I’m happy for this young man, that he was fortunate enough to run into someone willing to give him a job.

More than over 2 years ago I was home outside Washing my Car. Two men living in two different homes, both out of work sitting outside watching me. One came over and asked if I had any money to give him. I said I had money and would be glad to give him $10 Dollars if he would mow my lawn. He only took a split second to think about it and declined my offer. The 2nd man over heard the conversation, walked over and said he’d do it. I showed him the Shed where I kept my Mower, Gas and Gardening supplies and he went to work. I finished washing the Car, went inside for Coffee and occasionally watched him work. Finally I get a knock on my door and heard I’m all done, come see. Not only did he Mow the Lawn, he also raked up the trimmings and swept the grass of the sidewalk and drive way. We talked briefly but loud enough that the other neighbor heard. I told the man Thank You for a Job done better than I would do myself and said Here is $20 Dollars.   The first man walked over and said Hey, I thought you said $10 not $20. I said Yes thats right but he was willing to do the Job, took Pride in His Work and did more than he was expected to do.

Maybe I didn’t get the whole story, but, why didnt’ the man drive him?  Or at least offer part of the way?

I agree with Glenn.  It’s a great story for today, but it shouldn’t be.  A number of years ago, my daughter, then a teen went to a family wedding without me.  She was later on a tour bus with some of the relatives. When the bus filled, an older couple came on to the bus.  She jumped up and offered her seat.  This was the talk of the bus and of the family for quite awhile.  I was proud of her, but how sad that it was so astonishing for her to do this!

I hope after all that, the man gave him a job!!!

I hope after all this, the man gave the boy a job!!

Just when I have given up on the next generation of workers.  This story comes up.  This kind of perseverance was what made our country great!    Good Job, Mr. Reagan.  You have impressed us all!

That is what American lacks. This kind of work ethic is beautiful. God Bless him!

This is what I call a very real declaration of independence.

I once rode my bike about 15 miles on a windy day for a job interview.  Along the way I had an accident and cracked my sternum, so I walked my bike the rest of the distance.  Instead of being impressed with my determination they thought I was a bit nuts.  I ended up getting a job at a bakery to which I either biked or walked almost 8 miles every morning to be there by 4:30 in the morning.  I was rarely late and never called in.  I think this restaurant owner will find out that he just hired a guy who could run the place for him eventually.  

For me, there are two stories here and both good. I applaud the owner of the restaurant; He’s lucky to get someone with that kind of ethics. Jhaqueil Reagan is special……this guy in my opinion, is destined for greatness. All because of his determination under the circumstances; There was no guarantee he had the job, yet he trekked the distance. If there is one like this, there are others!

I am not saying he does not want us to work I am saying that he will provide for the work as long as you seek it. Just as it happen here. He walk ten miles to look for work and when he didn’t get the job the Lord provided him way to find work on his way to an interview. There is nothing wrong in thinking the Lord will help like I said it gives me hope that I can find a living. By the way I am going to use that verse I been fighting with a socialist that claims that Jesus was a socialist. Pray for people like me looking for work.

Amen to that bro!  Great story about a great young American.  I just wished the business owner who helped gave the kid a ride had offered him a job too.  That would’ve made a perfect ending to this amazing story.  God bless that young man indeed!   

AMAZING!! GOD BLESS THIS KID 

I am confused. I would have given him a ride and a job- and probably an advance,

The owner ended up giving him a job . The patrons of the diner collected money and bought him a bus pass to get to and from work.

I heard the resteraunt owner interviewed on a Seattle Radio station and he did offer him a job and the kid now works for him.

 Rebecca – I disagree – the young man was putting in the hard work of walking ten miles in the snow for a job interview – yes, he was fortunate to have someone come along and pick him up, etc. – but the reason they did so is because they were impressed with him because he was out there trying to do something – I don’t believe it was shear luck – he could have chosen to stay inside and complain about his situation – instead, he chose to do something in a bad situation – and he was rewarded for his effort.  Is everyone to be rewarded for every instance of effort – NO! – perseverance makes us strong.  And it is NOT an American “myth” that you can improve your lot in life by how hard you work – it is no a guarantee, but it is highly likely that with hard work, perseverance, and a can-do attitude, you will improve your  economic and social status – hundreds of thousands of people (maybe even millions) have done so in the last 200+ years.  Attitude is everything; perhaps yours needs to change.

In response I grew up poor with tenacity. I was young and dumb, and married trailer park trash that looked like me who chased a $20 bill down the street, as described  by James Carvel. Within a year I was back on my feet with another house, while paying halif my income for spousal & child support. Several years later with lessons learned, I married a woman of quality who doesn’t look like me. True to her nature, my EX who is Democrat used race to turn my child against me; I chose wisely when put in a jam, I chose my wife over my son. 10 years later in spite no relationship with him, we gave him money to care for my EX who had aggressive breast cancer. Not because we wanted to, but because it was the right thing to do

Before Democrat accendance in 2006, our net worth was $600,000, excluding retirement. (When the government minds the business of others, everyone suffers)Though there is plenty of blame to go around, Dems putting compassion and re-election before reason cost us half of it. So much for growing up poor attending schools where most teachers concentrated on union politics, or becoming administration instead of teaching; I earn much more than a teacher

Because of Obama’s “State Capitalism” , it isn’t likey mine other families will recover their losses, and couples will have to work longer. This denies employment to others, and makes them watch their spending at an age most used to start to enjoying themselves before retirement. This has a negitive impact on the number of available jobs at every level.

The young kids are in a jam, are the ones without tenacity and a work ethic, those with one with them face what I did, having to work harder to advance. In my case because there were too many a few years older, it was difficult to get a job. I remember as a teen steamimg cars under a metal roof in the summer for $1.65 /hr, and plenty of other gruesome employment many Illegals won’t do.  Every family puts its survival first as does a business; neither accumulting unnecessary debt in hard times. Why hire a teen without a known work ethic and tenacity, or hire full time employees with an uncertain economy?

Obama Care pounds a bad economy into the dirt, and will end up costing many times what it was supposed to.  Google “NHS scandal” here’s a sample:
 http://uk.reuters.com/article/2013/02/07/uk-britain-hospital-idUKBRE9150RV20130207

If things were as bad as you suggest, why have the Illegals stayed? The dirty secret is they are better off here than back home, and we are supporting them just like a significant minority on welfare and food stamps. Big difference is a fw of them really work

A wonderful young man, and a great business owner, showing a great work ethic and charity.

Not all people on welfare are lazy and inconsiderate.  Welfare is a safety net that we pay taxes to support.   Besides this story had nothing to do with welfare so why’d you bring it up?

This is what America needs…not more taxes so people can sit on their rears and live off the system. That’s not healthy and not the way we are wired. This young man is what will make America great again. 

Absolutely everything!

I knew there were still good kids out there. I would like to help him and his family.

 katcurtis brought it up because this young man could have easily tried to get welfare. Since it has become so NORMAL these days. Pretty simple.

I came home from work one day last summer (think Houston in August – mid 90s…).  I found out that my son who works in the seafood dept. of a local grocery store (already very hard work) had pulled an old bike out of our garage, pumped the flat tires, and ridden it several miles in the mid-day heat to get to work when his truck wouldn’t start.  I was a very proud mom.

 That is the kind of young man I would hire in a heartbeat. Rare that we see that work ethic in today’s youth. Truly inspiring..

I’ll second that. I know of a few kids like that…but they’re rare. It isn’t all their fault
though…I guess. Parents don’t have time to teacher their kids like today like ours
did. If there are two parents, both have to work now. The only ones teaching kids
today are teachers…and some of them are excellent…others…not so much.

AMEN! GOD BLESS THIS YOUNG MAN!

AMEN! GOD BLESS THIS YOUNG MAN!

Well it’s not that simple. Most people have too much pride to sign up for benefits. To assume people less fortunate then you are welfare bums is ignorant. He may be on welfare and still walk 10 miles for a job interview. Does that change you opinion of him?

just seen the story and it reminds me of how America used to be and why people come here, because….
1. you do what you have to do ,to better your life (on the part of the young men)
2. other people see and recognize it and give a “helping” hand to those that strive to better their lifes (on the part of the gentlemen who gave the young men a ride and later on a job)

best example those days, on how exceptional really American’s still are and always will be

How refreshing to hear stories of perseverance and goodness. The story of this young man and the restaurant owner. Plus many of the ones in this thread.

Dear brother in Christ, I will be keeping you in my prayers! Continue to encourage yourself with the life giving Word. The verses you quoted, perfect. Matt. 6:33, But seek ye first the Kingdom of God, and his rightousness; and ALL.. not some..all these things shall be added unto you.  May you be encouraged also with Ephesians 6:10-20, with the focus here on verse 12, when it comes to dealing with people who make false claims against our Lord and Saviour.  For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places;

Numbers 6:24-26
 

No coincidence his last name is Reagan.

Welfare is a way of life in America. In case you hadn’t noticed, about 48% of Americans are dependent on welfare. And not just a cup of coffee’s worth. It’s a lifestyle. Safety net my ass…. Do you know what communism is?

thank you ,i almost thought iam the only one thinking that

That is exactly how we were raised.  My Dad was very strict and we learned at an early age to be very good employees and work our hardest.  That was my Dad’s work ethic.  He was honest, dependable, encouraged others and was an overall good worker.  That young man just didn’t happen to run into that restaurant owner, God most certainly had a hand in that.  That young man is honest and true – God was in control that day, and it paid off.  That is wonderful that young man got a job – God bless he and his family.

Welfare is a breeding ground for ignorance. The majority of welfare recipients are ignorant. They’re unaware of their earning potential. That street out there is a river of gold.

I wish I could agree with you and say “most people” but sadly, what used to be a common work ethic is harder and harder to find.

We have gone in the space of less than fifty years from “ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your counrty” to “look out for number one” or “everyone’s doin’ it, man; why not me” and my personal favorite, “that’s why the government is there for, bro!”  

That is GREAT–so glad to hear that the admirable Mr. Reagan now works for Papa Roux. I read Papa’s Facebook post and it is such a blessing to see a business owner recognize and go out of his way to reward the efforts of this young man. Giving a hand up–now THAT is what America is all about… 

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I love feel good stories.Liz    Really positive&thats something news media doesn’t care for anymore.

I’m in the Seattle area & would appreciate knowing  where this restaurant is located so I can go there & provide support for both the owner & the perserverance of the young man..My grandfather taught  me in the early 1930′s ”HOW TO WORK”..never minding what the work might be..& “DO YOUR WORK”..so ya’ don’t have to ‘back up to the pay window come payday’ & always try to do ‘piece work’ so ya get paid for YOUR efforts..& not what the ’slackers’ who sit on their ‘keesters’ & expect the same pay!!

I am an Egyptian citizen…

I am accusing the U.S. administration that they have supported terrorists to rule Egypt and helped them in murdering the Egyptian people and occupying the land of Egypt by force of arms through fraud elections.

No to the rule of the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt

Actually read this article “Teen walks ten miles…” and you will see how The Blaze has illiterate writers that can’t even use “spell check” or write complete sentences. I continue to urge them to hire someone that can actually do grammar and spelling checks on their articles, but they continue to be 3rd graders about the whole thing. They apparently think it’s cool to not know how to spell and organize sentences to actually make sense.

I think part of the problem related to our formerly great work ethic is two fold: first, the welfare state certainly has done a HUGE part in destroying it. But so has easy money from other sources. When a college grads started coming out of university making the kind of money it used to take 10, 15, 20 years to achieve, this also helped to destroy the work ethic. When people no longer had to prove themselves or “pay their dues” in the work place before being handsomely  rewarded, this was a disaster waiting to happen. And it did!

A great ending to the story would have been that restaurant owner giving that man a job! Obviously, he is strong willed and a hard worker. He wouldn’t let the snow and ice stop him from walking 20 miles round trip for a job! This is an inspiring story and I wish more youth felt this way. I will pray for that young mans life, job prospects and protection. God Bless him.

I didn’t read any comments before I wrote mine, we think alike!

If thats true, Amen!!

really? Is that true? If so that is AWESOME! Thanks for sharing John.

Propably, because most people in America want something or nothing. I hate to say it, but its true. There is no insentive for people to get off welfare, they live the lifestyle in many instantace and play woe is me instead of advancing themselves and getting a job when they are able. Not all people can work I understand that, do to young kids at home. Or special circumstances in some cases, but that is what the system is for, but there are many many many abuses of the system. To many people play the victim and don’t move forward to help themselves. You don’t have to agree, I am just saying.

There’s jobs everywhere, but there are not the ones you want. John Galt would work everywhere,  would not be afraid or lazy to change his prior capacity, but would be working!

That’s the way we roll in Indy Glenn.

:- )

hey ffsimp,
I am in Indy as well.,, welcome neighbor !

 I heard that the IndyGo transit  Bus system here in Indy gave Mr. Reagan a bus pass good for one year.
But… How he received it isn’t really an issue i reckon.

Thanks for sharing such a wonderful story. I hope he gets the job

Sir,
 Papa Roux Po Boys and Cajun Food–
This will be your best bet in trying to set up a bank account  for this young man.
I only hope this doesn’t open the door to Dept of Child Services to come in and do an “investigation” He does admit to caring for his two younger siblings after his mother passed a few years back.

I would love to meet his parents.  I bet that’s where a lot of that comes from.  It starts at home. God helps those who help themselves.

I heard about this story last night,I’m now reading my email from the blaze. I,m sitting her in tears as I read all the replies others have written and I think to myself I’m not alone in how I feel.
God bless that young man, the man, who hired him, bless his business and everyone who who comes there to eat.

Wow…great story, except Bouvier is parent to 2 daughters he hasn’t seen in 16 years and is months behind in his child support.  Nice of him to show emotional support for a stranger when he’s never shown interest in his own daughters. Also nice is him overpaying his help when he isn’t providing the support the courts have ordered. Fact check this with the Monroe County, MI courts if there’s any doubts.

Wow…great story, except Bouvier is parent to 2 daughters he hasn’t seen in 16 years and is months behind in his child support.  Nice of him to show emotional support for a stranger when he’s never shown interest in his own daughters. Also nice is him overpaying his help when he isn’t providing the support the courts have ordered. Fact check this with the Monroe County, MI courts if there’s any doubts.

Wow!!!! Both the restaurant owner and the young man exemplify what is great in this country. Just watched an interview on FOX with the both of them. What an incredible story. The kid’s drive was inspired by a father who worked hard for his family and set the example for this kid. The restaurant owner gave him a job and a few other perks came the kid’s way once the story got out. The owner has a dedicated employee he knows will work hard and not whine about what is required to succeed.
Most kids I’ve had contact with want it all handed to them. This gives me hope that there are more out there just like this young man. 
If the restaurant was in my area, it’d be on my short list for nights out for dinner.

He apparently was raised by a great set of parents and probably grandparents who instilled in him great work and life ethics.  This young man will go far in this world. Unlike the people who are willing to live off us tax payers, thanks to this administration.  I hope one day he becomes President of these United States.  This is the type of citizen who could bring back the pride and honor of being a United States citizen again.  Great Story!!

The rest of the story should’ve been….”so I gave the kids a job just because of his true grit!”

I see the hand of God at work. Brought me to tears.

I love this! There’s talent on our side.

very heart warming–God Bless this young man and his parents

This reminds me of story of Mohandas Ghandi who taught this concept. I heard it from his grandson (Arun Ghandi) who spoke at BYU several years ago. While living at his grandfather’s compound in India (1946-1948) he observed a new intern who was the son of a government official, who wanted his son to learn some life’s-lessons from Ghandi.  The new intern had been attending college and was used to a privileged life. Ghandi immediately put him to work cleaning the toilets —the toilets consisted of buckets, located in a room for the purpose of defecating and urinating. The new intern’s job was to take the used buckets and empty them in a pit out back, bury the contents, clean the buckets, clean the room, and return the buckets for further use. After several days of this duty, he asked Ghandi for a new job, in which Ghandi insisted that he continue with this important job. In addition to his other duties, the intern continued this thankless job for several more weeks and endured the task for several months. Finally, after asking several times for a change in duties, Ghandhi taught the lesson that he wanted this young man to learn: “When you can learn to do small things in a great way  —only then will you be able to accomplish great things.”

I live in the great state  Indiana and I am so proud of this young man.
What a fine example he is of the true American Dream..in his case just getting a job.
You are my hero, Reagan and you make me proud.

Great young man, God Bless this young man

That’s interesting because government reports as well as independent studies demonstrate that only about 4.1% of Americans are on welfare (at least type of welfare at which you seem to scoff). Your number is wildly inflated. Beyond this, even if 48% of people were on welfare, this is not causal evidence that people are abusing the welfare system. Instead, it would seem to also point to larger problems with the economy, social support systems, education programs, how people treat each other, etc. . .

I particularly love the comment about communism as if to imply that “communist” or “socialist” leaning programs will result in countries where the people are unhappy, lazy, too dependent on the system, and not free to live the life they choose. Newsflash – there are dozens of other countries (Canada, the Scandinavian nations, Germany, the UK, France, Japan, Australia, etc. . .) that have so called “socialist” programs yet these people live happy, free lives. They also receive consistently better ratings on several indices including life expectancy, subjective happiness ratings, health, education, birth rates, clean air and water, credit rating, how much they trust their fellow man, prisoner incarceration (the US is one of the highest), etc and surprise, surprise, the number of people on welfare (these countries have fewer people “abusing” the system). 

Many Americans need to wake up to the fact that not all “socialist” programs end in disaster nor does the implementation of a socialist program necessarily lead to a communist state. Coastie407 previously commented that the mentality in America has become “look out for number one.” I agree that this mentality runs rampant in America but not just amongst people on welfare (as Coastie407 seemed to imply). People are too scared that “socialist” programs will impinge on their personal freedom and compromise their way of life. They are so scared for themselves that they are unwilling to help out their neighbours in time of need despite evidence from other countries that their fears are unwarranted.  It is quite possible that if more money, time, and effort was pumped into education, job support, and healthcare programs, people would be more equipped to work. 

Good to know his hard work paid off.

  Actually,
I have to agree with Rebecca on this. High social mobility in American
is pretty much a myth – there are several studies indicating this. While
anecdotes of some people changing their lot in life are inspiring, they
are hardly the norm. Social mobility in America is quite low and
America scores high (bad thing) on intergenerational income elasticity.
To expand, if a person earns $ 20 000 more than the national average,
about 50% of this additional income ($10 000) can be explained by a
parent having earned additional income. It works the other way too (so
if you learn less than average, then some of this earning can also be
attributed to what one’s parents earn). What this means is that, in the
US, what you earn is highly correlated with the social class into which
you were born.

In fact, as far as developed nations go, the US as one of the worst
elasticity ratings. Scandinavian countries sit at about 20% elasticity
(only 20% of income disparity passed onto children). In these countries,
hard work pays off more – there is much more room for social mobility.

The funny thing is, despite the numerous studies done on the lack of
opportunity for social mobility in the US, Americans still believe the
US is the best country in which to live if you want to improve your
stature in life. This is an illuminating read I suggest you look into:

http://www.brookings.edu/resea...

Anyway, this is all just to say, that while you may believe, based on
personal experience or a few anecdotes, that improving your lot in life
by hard work is “highly likely”, this is untrue given the numbers. It
is only “highly likely” in other countries like Canada and Norway.
Although speculative, this may be because these countries have better
education and social support systems to assist people in improving their
lot in life.

Thank you!

Actually, I have to agree with Rebecca on this. High social mobility in America
is largely (although not completely) a myth – there are several studies indicating this. While anecdotes of some people changing their lot in life are inspiring, they
 are hardly the norm. Social mobility in America is quite low and
America scores high (bad thing) on intergenerational income elasticity.
To expand, if a person earns $ 20 000 more than the national average,
about 50% of this additional income ($10 000) can be explained by a
parent having earned additional income. It works the other way too (so
if one earns less than average, then some of this failure in earning can be
attributed to what one’s parents earn). What this means is that, in the
US, what you earn is highly correlated with the social class into which
you were born.

In fact, as far as developed nations go, the US has one of the worst
elasticity ratings. Scandinavian countries sit at about 20% elasticity
(only 20% of income disparity passed onto children). In these countries,
 hard work pays off more – there is much more room for social mobility and having rich parents has less influence on guaranteeing you a rich adulthood.

The funny thing is, despite the numerous studies done on the lack of
opportunity for social mobility in the US, Americans still believe the
US is the best country in which to live if you want to improve your
stature in life. Americans are believers – and this has inspired many great ideas in this country. However, they are sometimes believers to a fault – sometimes, that belief is ill-founded or overly simplified given the complexities of a situation.

Anyway, this is all just to say, that while you may believe, based on
 personal experience or a few anecdotes, that improving your lot in life
 by hard work is “highly likely”, this is untrue given the numbers. While it can happen, it is much harder than you think – there are several other factors besides hard work that contribute to social mobility and high income.   

Are you interested in the content of The Blaze articles? This is like looking at two people; one beautiful and the other not so much. The beautiful person, Is a cheat, A thief and a liar. The not so beautiful one is, Sweet, thoughtful and honest. You would pick the beauty, wouldn’t you?

Anyone with an once of common and business sense knows the Blaze is in its’ infancy; Money’s tight. Editors don’t come cheaply……so if you can gather up a little patience and understanding……perhaps over-look the exterior, and concentrate on the content. You’ll get the hang of it; I don’t work there but can almost guarantee, they are aware of the problem.

You can thank the Obama administration for that fiasco and not the American people. We want everyone to be free not just us; All nations should be able to enjoy what our Constitution offers.
Unfortunately, This regime doesn’t share our views and we are fighting as well; They are chipping away our God given rights one-at-a-time, but we too are fighting back.

What you have shared does not negate what this gentleman… did do… for this young man. Other than for personal matters I see no reason to have stained this story which, in and of itself, has been inspiring and up-lifting to many here.

  Are you one of the family members?  Do you have such intimate details of this case that you know absolutely what has transpired between him and the mother of these girls?  Or for that matter what has been told to the girls by their mother.
 
Your judgement of him sounds very one-sided.  No one here should render a verdict based on what sounds like, prejudiced information.

Knowing the details in that case are moot concerning what has transpired.  Mr. Bouvier did a good thing. He’s not running for office, he didn’t set out to be recognized, so lets leave the…ugly….. where it seems to belong… in your heart.

God is the one who used Mr. Bouvier to help this young man out. Simple.
I do not wholly believe in coincidence.

If you don’t like what he did, please, feel free to take this issue up with God.
Now that’s a court record I’d like to read.

In John 8:7  Jesus says, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her. (him). 

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thats wonderful!!! makes you wonder what these people are doing all day holding up signs about  asking for donations to feed their family and what not why arent THEY walking 10 miles to find job??

ru the same kcurtis that is on sodahead?? i love your posts!!!

A portion of Social Mobility is Structural mobility is mobility, which results from changes in the number and kinds of jobs available in a society. A good example is Obama’s “Great Recession”, and the many job losses caused by the uncertainty of his policies. Are you exxluding this as a variable, and if so make a lucid arguemet. Being a Fabian ideologue as well as generally incompetent, Obama is worse than Jimmy Carter; a “Christian Socialist” from the backward Ruskin school of “Religious Socialism “ I suffered his policies with a 16% home loan. How many jobs are gone until the hubris of Obama’s policies are changed?
Why didn’t you mention anything about the causes of “Downward Mobility.” (For comeupin’s you should have said something out of indignation) A recovering Liberal neighbor with a brain, good heart, and Pilipinna wife who grew up in privilege, chose badly in college, and is suffering the consequences in a lesser position than I am now until his parents die. Out of Buddhist compassion, I went out of my way to teach him how to salvage an existing fence saving him thousands of dollars.
“Bad Choices” a part of “Downward Mobility” no government isn’t obligated to correct at the expense of taxpayers; empirical observation taught me this as a Duh moment. People who are married are less likely to be in poverty. I have an “out of wedlock” nephew who is the reason one of my sister-in-laws is struggling with an MBA paying for his college.
Part of Social Mobility is education, which has many definitions:
There is a “Classic Liberal” education consisting of the best of Western, Greek and Roman knowledge; trouble is it includes personal responsibility for freedom and the freedom to fail and learn from your failure. Other than Hillsdale College it is no longer taught.
There are trade schools who teach “How to make a living”; though the pinnacle of a proper German education with a causeway to college, they too are generally not available in the US because everyone is supposed to go to college regardless of whether they have the mettle or intelligence. (At least one of Daimler Benz’s CEOs was trade school tracked) to the chagrin of “Everyone should go to college idiots”
Continuing with Social Mobility on education with choices only for “Those to the Manner Born”:
There are too many teachers! Many of which could, and will soon, be replaced with only a few of the “best and the brightest” with the leverage of computers serving at least a hundred students each. It happened to every other profession skilled or professional. Having no bone to pick with unions or companies expressing their own best interest acting together, their actions are over the top. There is NOT an economic reason to support stupidity.

There are lots of people with degrees in “Child Development, psychology, ethnic studies, that the market of common sense won’t employ either; just like other professions economy is demanded for existence. Adam Smith figured this out with a still revered empirical observation of the “Wealth of Nations” over 210 years ago.

The only possible claim Nordic countries (Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Finland) and Canada have advantage over the US & UK (So far though I argue it is changing) is since their existence as nations, they have different histories. To those who disagree, any diversity claim is similar to what I leave in a Chinese squat toilet. When in China or Taiwan, I speak and act accordingly

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A portion of Social Mobility is Structural mobility is mobility, which results from changes in the number and kinds of jobs available in a society. A good example is Obama’s “Great Recession”, and the many job losses caused by the uncertainty of his policies. Are you exxluding this as a variable, and if so make a lucid arguemet. Being a Fabian ideologue as well as generally incompetent, Obama is worse than Jimmy Carter; a “Christian Socialist” from the backward Ruskin school of “Religious Socialism “ I suffered his policies with a 16% home loan. How many jobs are gone until the hubris of Obama’s policies are changed?
Why didn’t you mention anything about the causes of “Downward Mobility.” (For comeupin’s you should have said something out of indignation) A recovering Liberal neighbor with a brain, good heart, and Pilipinna wife who grew up in privilege, chose badly in college, and is suffering the consequences in a lesser position than I am now until his parents die. Out of Buddhist compassion, I went out of my way to teach him how to salvage an existing fence saving him thousands of dollars.
“Bad Choices” a part of “Downward Mobility” no government isn’t obligated to correct at the expense of taxpayers; empirical observation taught me this as a Duh moment. People who are married are less likely to be in poverty. I have an “out of wedlock” nephew who is the reason one of my sister-in-laws is struggling with an MBA paying for his college.
Part of Social Mobility is education, which has many definitions:
There is a “Classic Liberal” education consisting of the best of Western, Greek and Roman knowledge; trouble is it includes personal responsibility for freedom and the freedom to fail and learn from your failure. Other than Hillsdale College it is no longer taught.
There are trade schools who teach “How to make a living”; though the pinnacle of a proper German education with a causeway to college, they too are generally not available in the US because everyone is supposed to go to college regardless of whether they have the mettle or intelligence. (At least one of Daimler Benz’s CEOs was trade school tracked) to the chagrin of “Everyone should go to college idiots”
Continuing with Social Mobility on education with choices only for “Those to the Manner Born”:
There are too many teachers! Many of which could, and will soon, be replaced with only a few of the “best and the brightest” with the leverage of computers serving at least a hundred students each. It happened to every other profession skilled or professional. Having no bone to pick with unions or companies expressing their own best interest acting together, their actions are over the top. There is NOT an economic reason to support stupidity.

There are lots of people with degrees in “Child Development, psychology, ethnic studies, that the market of common sense won’t employ either; just like other professions economy is demanded for existence. Adam Smith figured this out with a still revered empirical observation of the “Wealth of Nations” over 210 years ago.

The only possible claim Nordic countries (Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Finland) and Canada have advantage over the US & UK (So far though I argue it is changing) is since their existence as nations, they have different histories. To those who disagree, any diversity claim is similar to what I leave in a Chinese squat toilet. When in China or Taiwan, I speak and act accordingly

I loved this story…but, today, here is another INSPIRING story…equally as impressive and HEARTWARMING…  http://twentytwowords.com/2013/02/28/restaurant-owner-with-down-syndrome-runs-the-friendliest-eatery-ever/

It is wonderful that the young man was willing to walk, where so many would knock someone in the head to get a few dollars rather then be interested in working. God Bless the young man & the restaurant owner. Wish it were a few hundred miles closer so we could go buy a meal.

It is wonderful that the young man was willing to walk, where so many would knock you in the head to get a few dollars rather than be interested in working. God Bless the young man & the restaurant owner.

Please tell me that the young man got the (a) job after all the ‘walking in the snow & ice’ part!! Anita in KS

So glad to hear this story and to now he was given more than a job but actually an opportunity. Onkly God really knows te rest of th story. Thank You for sharing this Good News! We need to hear more of this kind of news. It is th American way we ove and live

I am disgusted and appalled by this segment of your show.

I have done more than walked through 10 miles of snow. I have
suffered more than walking through 10 miles of snow. And I was treated like the
scum of the earth when I interviewed with the president of your company. I
encompass and embody every single quality you claim to admire in your employees.  Work ethic??? Work ethic is perseverance and
doing whatever it takes to reach your goals. Limitations are a lie. Being told
the position has already been filled is only a small obstacle; snow is only a
small obstacle. Nothing is impossible if you truly have the long term drive and
perseverance and passion to achieve your goals. I have experienced an endless
winter and risked everything and almost my life to reach my goals and fulfill
the purpose I am meant to fulfill.

And then one day I was given the opportunity to meet you in
Oklahoma City, Mr. Beck, and I inquired about a job. You stated very sincerely
that you were always looking for and needed writers and researchers.
After many months, I finally met with the president of Mercury One in Dallas.

I was resourceful enough to barter the use of my brother’s car
for house and dog sitting rather than walking to the studios in Irving from Fort
Worth. And here is what happened:

I was immediately talked down to and told there was no way I
could be hired except as an intern. And since I had recently finished grad
school, I could never qualify for the internship program. I was never asked
about my experience or writing or skills or talents or anything at all for that
matter. He did, however, advise that I could get involved in a program in which
I could do short write ups without compensation about interesting stories and
send those in via email, but I would have to be signed up for this program. I
expressed interest and was promised by the president of your company that I
would receive all the information via email in the next few days, but at the
same time he strongly advised me to stay in academia and get a PhD rather than
pursuing a job with your company. Afterwards, I was quickly ushered out the
doors and of course, never received any information about the “send us free stories”
program.

You want to speak the truth? You want to be an honest,
upstanding human being and own a company that upholds the values and ethics you
claim to uphold?  You need to be aware
that there are rare individuals who are incredibly talented and willing to do
any menial task in order to work on your team. Interns are not the way to go. Why
would you want hack writers with no experience and no knowledge of suffering
and hard work; no knowledge of  how much
it REALLY takes to actually earn something, truly value something, and do it at
any and all costs. Suffer to reach goals no matter what. Risk everything for
what they know is their passion and their purpose!!???

I do not and will never want to be on TV as you claim so
many people do who join your team.

I don’t care about so called ‘fame’ or excessive amounts of money
or any other trivial crap. What I do want is to be given the opportunity to do
what I do best and prove my ability and talent. If not that, then at the very least
I would like an apology for being treated like an inconvenience and like a
waste of time; an apology for NOT being who you claim to be. Not because I think I am entitled to
anything (I am not), but because I am a person. A person with a working,
thinking, resourceful mind who is calling you out on the hypocrisy within your
organization.

I was treated like a piece of crap and lied to by the
president of your company.  A dying
homeless man on the street probably would have been treated better and with
less disdain and spoken to in a nicer, more polite tone of voice rather than
one on condescension and irritation.

I have gone without every basic human luxury (heat, air
conditioning, food, clothing that is not riddled with holes). I am not riff-raff.

I am a writer and I am passionate about truth and research
and delivering that truth no matter what—no matter how much I have to struggle
and do crap grunt work in order to get to that position. I refuse to be in a
box which apparently you have to challenge the people on your staff to stay out
of. If you want the best, hire those who already live the life expressed by the
words you preach— resourcefulness, refusing to accept limitations, and impossibilities.

My God…run your company by practicing what you preach. Be
involved in hiring those truly rare
individuals who would be more resourceful and much cleverer than to actually
walk 10 miles in the snow. Hire the ones who would rent a bike or borrow a bike
or barter for the use of a bike or a car by doing something like shoveling snow.
Don’t hire the people who accept limited thinking. Hire the resourceful. Hire
those with a long established stance on no excuses, no limitations, and never
accepting “impossible.”