Based on the given statement above, in my opinion and own observation, I would say that I agree. People work because they need to sustain their daily needs, and because of that need, most people try to take as much as they can to support it. Giving back becomes little because there is only little that is left from work too. Hope this answers your question.
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Being an American means that you can make your own decisions about where you want to live, where you would like to work, who you'd want to marry ect. It means being brave, being proud of this country, and being confident that we will succeed. Being an American is an honor not a privilege.
An oxymoron has contradictory terms, like "alone together" and "living dead".