Sen. Hilary: Do Young People Hate to Work?

Sen. Hilary Clinton in hot water? Well, lukewarm may be more like it. Recently at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the Senator criticized the work ethic of American youth.

I Owe, I Owe...
Chelsea complained, and Sen. Clinton apologized to her and then made public the incident while speaking at Long Island University's graduation. Her original point was that America's instant gratification climate has created a resentment toward work among younger generations. But after talking with Chelsea, she reversed her stance.

So Off to Work I Go
For once I am not sure where I stand in regards to the junior Senator's position. First, there is the "spoiled Americans" syndrome to contend with. Think of the many times you've been flooded with guilt over our materialistic culture when staring at the huts in the missionary slide shows. Then there is the "these kids today" argument. Who hasn't been subjected to a senior family member's "when I was your age..." speech lamenting the ease of life for youth today compared to the plight of said family member many moons ago?

Sen. Clinton's original point may in fact be valid. Do we (young Americans) hate working? Are we spoiled because of our American culture?

I'll think about it while I'm at work.