Comments by "Mat Broomfield" (@matbroomfield) on "Henry Rollins: The One Decision that Changed My Life Forever | Big Think" video.

  1. He WAS working in the metaphorical equivalent of a coal mine, and he took a chance and escaped. That opportunity is available to people across the western world. And the luck that made it possible is as improbable in America as anywhere else.
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  2. Opportunity is not a uniquely American trait - far from it.. In fact, truth be told, it's a long time since you were the land of opportunity. Nowadays, government is not run for the people, business is not run for the people. But if you're prepared to work hard, you can rise above the obstacles. This is a reflection of a pioneering spirit that still exists in individuals in spite of the negative changes in your culture. And that spirit would bring you success in any country in the western world.
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