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The Toothless get the Meat.

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 A Ugandan wise man once said, "Some people are given meat, yet they have no teeth." This proverb rings true today, as those with the ability to seize opportunities are often left wanting, while those who seem least equipped are somehow showered with abundance. It's a stark reality that seems unfair, where hard work and dedication yield less rewards, while laziness and complacency are often richly rewarded. The industrious are left with scraps, while the indolent feast on excess, their plates overflowing with more than they can consume. This is the harsh reality: wealth tends to flow to those who are reckless and irresponsible, who live in the moment without a thought for the consequences of their actions or the well-being of others. We see it in the rampant crime and violence that plagues our world, in the wars fought over power and profit, and in the heinous acts of exploitation and abuse that satisfy the twisted desires of the privileged few. They amass wealth, but t...