Okay, I guess I'll have to give the perfunctory "agree." Having actually established and run a successful business, I understand and sympathize with Savage's point. Although not true yet, we are drifting toward allowing the government to take care of us from cradle to grave.
so, you are against someone like madmax who is heavily involved in an organization that pays for underprivileged children to play youth sports?
Did you miss the part about the upscale neighborhood? Lemonade stands used to be about free enterprise-- emphasis on enterprise not free. Savage is pointing out what may be a subtle shift. No one knows the parental involvement, although there is a nanny described... It's just something to talk about; it's not an indictment.
It's socialist hypnodrink. That's what it is. Want to taste Freedom? Make yellow water, tear some sugar packets you got from Burger King, and charge it a quarter a piece.
http://austin.lemonadeday.org/ Heard about this on the radio back in early May. A little idealistic, perhaps, but nothing wrong with that. Are you surprised I called it idealistic? "Lessons Learned Positive Youth Development Your involvement to help youth set up lemonade stands and complete the 14 Steps to Success, which is part of the Lemonade Day educational materials, helps saturate our community with assets and the promise of optimal development. The skills gained through planning, advertising and making lemonade are only the tip of the iceberg. Youth also improve decision-making, responsibility, integrity, constructive use of time and have high expectations. Young people, and especially young entrepreneurs, cannot thrive without support and resources from their environment. Lemonade Day seeks to build upon the fun and creativity of youth, to nurture the American Dream...one lemonade stand at a time. Click here to learn more. As the kids are having fun experimenting with lemonade recipes, designing and crafting a lemonade stand and selling lemonade to friends and neighbors they are learning entrepreneurial skills necessary to be successful in the future."
You won me over giddy. If I went back in time and forced a 5 year old Adam Smith to give away his lemon drink, we'd be waiting in line for toilet paper as we speak.
Sure, running a lemonade stand can be useful in learning about supply/demand, profits, etc... But criticizing children for giving away the lemonade and then making a reach about how it's what's wrong with America? Really? That's what's despicable. IT'S LEMONADE SOLD BY KIDS.
And that has WHAT to do with it? If they want to give stuff to people, who gives a crap if they're rich? Rich people don't get thirsty...? It's not considered a favor if someone is rich...? People aren't allowed to do nice/charitable things for people unless they're poor...?
Perhaps these young girls are investing in their community by encouraging deeper social relationships and bonds. An investment that is returned a thousand fold to both parents and children. Not all profit is calculated in dollars and cents.
Seriously? You actually see that kids giving away lemonade as a sign towards government taking over? Really?
Have you ever considered that the giveaway might be a marketing tool to promote their business? Lots of start ups give things away to build their brand and build goodwill. Maybe this giveaway will get a lot more people to stop at their little lemonade stand in the future. Look at the free media attention the little girls out of it. Seems like a bigger problem with America is people assuming they know other people's motives and then b****ing about them.
