But why do Republicans focus so much of their attention on those who “milk the system” by receiving entitlement benefits or “gifts” as Romney calls them?

Where is the outrage about those large and wealthy corporation who ship jobs oversees and “milk the system” to avoid paying millions in taxes? Where is the outrage about big oil corporations that “milk the system” by receiving government subsidies and using loopholes to avoid paying taxes?

Germany has a very strict tax system that most German companies obey, but as recently as this November, Germany is teaming up with the UK to close the “profit-shifting” loophole on multinational companies who make business in Europe. Which companies? Amazon, Facebook, Google and Starbucks. American companies.

Lesson #2: Transform that hate or fear of freeloaders into outrage at seeing big corporations and wealthy individuals play the system and withhold billions in revenue that could help lower the debt.

In an ideal world where there are no physical or mental disabilities, where every child is born to a decent, two-parent family and community with strong role models and ethical values, a pure meritocracy is appealing. In the real world, it doesn't work as well.

Eliminating safety nets, benefits or “gifts” as Romney calls it, is not the solution. The solution is to have a competent government that takes care of everybody, while ensuring that as few people as possible abuse the system, and that should include the wealthy.

Lesson #3: Think positive. Think how strong a country can become when it gives a chance to everybody to make it in life. Just look at Germany, who offers very low-cost, free education, health care and other benefits for all. If a small country like Germany can do it, don’t you think the US can do it too?

I have always wondered where that fear, obsession and disgust with “freeloaders”, “mooches” and “leeches” comes from ( I found those terms in the comment section of this article). My guess is that people who have a strong sense of responsibility with regards to work and family, but also struggle with this responsibility, with work that is tenuous, with fatigue and long hours at jobs that are not as fulfilling even if they are well remunerated often resent those who don’t take their responsibilities as seriously as they do.

Lesson #4: To overcome the hate or fear of freeloaders, relax a bit, it’s okay to relax, take a long vacation. Look at Germany, they have 6 weeks vacation and the strongest economy in Europe.

I look at my liberal friends, some of whom are artists and musicians who make a good living off their careers, but because they enjoy what they do, I never hear nor could fathom them complaining about people who don’t work hard enough. Even some successful billionaires like Bill Gates and Warren Buffet share that compassionate view about helping people in need without the anger or fear that people will be taking advantage of their generosity. My take is that these people work hard but enjoy what they do, and because they know they are privileged to be in that position, they don’t hold it against anyone else or judge others who are not as capable of making an earning and taking care of themselves.

Lesson #5: This is not a German lesson, but a human lesson. Feel grateful and privileged of your circumstances and upbringing. Feel grateful and privileged that you are not that person begging on a street for money and focus on finding ways to enjoy your job and life a bit more. If you are happy, you will want everybody to be happy.