Commentary: U.S. middle class is where the real job creators are

By Mary Sanchez | The Kansas City Star

Achieving the “American dream” isn’t feeling so dreamy these days.

The day seems distant when average Americans held to the faith that hard work would secure them employment, a lifestyle they could depend on. And that if they passed that work ethic on to their children, along with a good education, then each generation would fare better in life.