Survey shows people no longer believe working hard will lead to a better life
The hoarding of opportunity by those who have already made it up the ladder, for their children is a natural response. Everyone wants better for their kids.It is the job of society, using the government as one of many tools,  to help rebalance the game, by raising the floor so that everyone gets a fair chance, even if random bad things happen.The fewer we let fall through the cracks, the better off we all are in the long run.  The worst of us deserves humane treatment.