Chunk o' change

I just received my Social Security statement. Intriguing points.
1. I made $11,000 less in 2005 than I did in 2004.
2. In my first job ever, way back in 1976, I made $340
3. If I wait until I'm 70 to retire, I can earn $2,201 a month
4. BUT, if I have an accident right now, I can earn $1,666 a month (note the 666)
5. In 30 years of working (messenger, bike mechanic, TV crew, and teaching) the difference between the least I earned and the most I've earned is $63,000. Seems, at first blush, a hefty sum...but then I think, I wonder what Bill Gate's SS statement looks like or Oprah's?

The gap between rich and poor -- evident and all relative, I guess.

And I think to myself, do I need more money? Honestly, no, but there feels like an injustice somewhere along the way and I just can't put my finger on it...

Okay, I've got it...I was just listening to the news. The armed forces are asking for $120 billion to "update" the military effort on the "two fronts." A General who was interviewed said it was time that we decide if we're going to have a well-trained and well-equipped ground force for generations to come.

As a teacher I ask -- isn't it about time that we have a well-trained and well-equipped citizenry?

Oh what a well-placed billion could do...

My two favorite bumper stickers to date:

If nothing changes, nothing changes!

And

I want a president who talks gooder.

Let's go to war on a third front, then we shan't have to worry about educating anyone! Shoot first, and we'll ask questions...NEVER!

Somewhere in this rant is the injustice I can't seem to put my finger on...