I build plastic models. Have done so since childhood and the internet has enabled me to connect with modellers around the world.
I met a kid from Florida.
At first we corresponded about modelling. He was young so I shared as many tips and tricks as I could. Then he began asking me philosophical questions and about life.
This kid was privileged and had access to education. He wanted to study medicine and I encouraged him to do so. We were talking about all kinds of deep stuff...life, the universe, spirituality...all kinds.
He decided to change to engineering. I encouraged this too...education is power and freedom.
A couple of years in, he told me a company had offered him an internship. 'Awesome' I said.
Time passes, I ask him how it's going. "Great" he says, "they've offered me a job and I'm starting on Monday!"
"Fantastic!!" I say. "Who are you working for?"
"Lockheed-Martin".
Our friendship ended instantly.
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