Born on Third Base
The issue of wealth distribution in the United States has always been highly debated, and the problem has become increasingly noticeable since the Great Recession in 2008/2009. In "Born on Third Base," Chuck Collins, born into the 1%, discusses his feelings of guilt for his position, empathy towards others, and lays out a path and process in how we can help solve this wealth distribution crisis. I believe that this issue is one that carries a variety of emotions, which Collins describes well. From those less fortunate, there is often a feeling of envy, jealousy, and even disdain, for those who have wealth whether they were born into it or not. On the other hand, the 1% often times carries a sense of guilt, often accompanied with entitlement, as if they deserve to be in the position they are in. Collins is unique, in that his first instinct was always to use his so called "luck" of being born on third base, and to put his money and resources towards the greater good....