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28 I CHAPTER ONE

Since I had both publications with me for my PBS show, I pulled them
out ofmy briefcase. "This is the October 31, 2005 issue ofTIME Magazine.
The cover headline is, 'The Great Retirement Ripoff.' The subtitle says,
'Millions ofAmericans who think they will retire with benefits are in for a
nasty surprise. How corporations are picking people's pockets - with the
help ofCongress.'"
"Yes! I did read that," said Donald. "I remember that part about
corporations picking pockets with the help ofCongress. The article said the
rich are stealing from the workers, legally,with the government's help."
"That's how I read it, too;' I said.
"And what did the New l'Ork Times Magazine say?" asked Donald.
Lifting up the second publication, I said, "Well, the cover on October
30, 2005 reads, 'We Regret To Inform You That You No Longer Have A
Pension.' The subtitle states, 'America'snext financial debacle.'''
Donald nodded. "You and I have been concerned about many of the
same things."
"It seems that way.That's why I teach, write and create board games. It's
not for the money, although the money is good. There are far easier ways to
make money. I teach and create educational products out ofa deep concern.
I believe our country is in trouble and so are millions ofour people."
"Me, too; said Donald. "When you and I do Learning Annex talks, we
often travel for two days,just to deliver a talk. That's a lot oftime and energy
for a two-hour talk. As you say, there are much easier ways to make money."
Kim and I nodded in unison. Kim, who teaches as well, added, "We all
make more money, much easier money, in real estate and other investments.
Yet teaching is our passion. Itispassion that gets us on those planes to Byall
day, spend a night, deliver a short talk, and then Byback home. It's sure not
the money."
Donald agreed. "When we speak to those thousands ofpeople at The
Learning Annex events, don't you feel for those people? Here they are,
spending time and money to listen to us. While some are already rich and
some will become rich, many will face lives of constant financial struggle. .
That breaks my heart."

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