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In reply to the discussion: Candidly, I do not see the necessity at this time for "Shared Sacrifice" [View all]Samantha
(9,314 posts)The word "lazy" is purely insulting and often racial. These people are arrogant and think we are stupid.
Noblesse oblige. They are the wealthy, the educated, and they believe they are bestowed with the responsibility of ruling.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noblesse_oblige
"Noblesse oblige" is generally used to imply that with wealth, power, and prestige come responsibilities. The phrase is sometimes used derisively, in the sense of condescending or hypocritical social responsibility.[1] In American English especially, the term is sometimes applied more broadly to suggest a general obligation for the more fortunate to help the less fortunate.
In ethical discussion, it is sometimes used to summarize a moral economy wherein privilege must be balanced by duty towards those who lack such privilege or who cannot perform such duty. Finally, it has been used recently primarily to refer to public responsibilities of the rich, famous and powerful, notably to provide good examples of behaviour or to exceed minimal standards of decency. It has also been used to describe a person taking the blame for something in order to solve an issue or save someone else."
Thank you for posting on this thread.
Sam