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Purplehazed

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3. Again.....

Reply to iwillalwayswonderwhy (Original post)

Sun Apr 7, 2013, 12:05 AM

Apr 2013

Definition of ENTITLEMENT

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a : the state or condition of being entitled : right
b : a right to benefits specified especially by law or contract

Getting to go to Harvard or getting a good hotel room or the best table (Does this really happen to you?) are not in any way entitlements. Some people may feel that they are entitled to them but that is different.

Social Security is most definitely and Entitlement. You and me are guaranteed by law to get it. That's why we're trying to tell the Pres "Don't f**k with it.

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Entitlements [View all] iwillalwayswonderwhy Apr 2013 OP

Yes, the privileged truly lead an entitled life. liberal N proud Apr 2013 #1

The Social Security Administration calls them entitlements: Loudly Apr 2013 #2

Again..... Purplehazed Apr 2013 #3

True. There are all kinds of entitlements. At least with SS & Medicare, we have PAID for it. Honeycombe8 Apr 2013 #4