I notice a lot of umbrage about privilege, and I honestly think it's off base a little.

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21. This is the best post of the last month, at least.

God, I hate being harped on and accused of being responsible for someone else's problems.

God, I hate being induced to feel guilty for whatever's wrong in the life of people I've never even met.

I'm tired. I work all day. I live in a tiny studio apartment. I'm 65, and won't retire 'till after I'm 70, if even that. I help people all day long in my job, and I feel good about what I can do to boost someone's day. I'm good at it.

I help people when I'm not at work.

I didn't do whatever to whomever.

I have the "privilege" of not getting caught up in whatever scolding lecture-net is being cast my way.

I have the privilege of doing good things for people from every corner of the earth, every color, every gender. I include everyone I encounter. There's a lot of 'em, every day.

LaydeeBug, thank you for using the word umbrage.

LaydeeBug, thank you for using the word inclusion.

My best wishes, hopes, and intentions for you and your 'breathing on his own' father.