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What can be done about wealth inequality? How can we fix our world?

Tax the rich. It's that simple.

I saw this video where someone was asking a random 20-something girl in the street what she thinks needs to be done about the economy and she said tax the rich, even just 2%. Then the video broke down what that 2% could pay for.

In the comments, it blew my MIND! People were up in arms saying 'why should they be taxed 2%, they've worked for it they deserve it!'

And this is what we're really up against: normal people being so enamoured by the lie that they may too one day be mega rich that they take it as a personal attack, when in reality they're actually getting materially poorer but supporting this delusion.

Once you've become a billionaire, you can then probably make 5% in passive income. That's approximately $50 million per year, or $1 million a week. What can you do with that money? Honestly? Only one thing you really can do: buy assets, buy shares, buy properties. And by doing this, the cost of living goes up for everyone else, your kids won't be able afford a house, etc., etc..

The rich have outgrown the economy. If the status quo continues, a few hundred people in the world will literally end up owning EVERYTHING; even the merely wealthy won't be able to survive.

Tax the rich. It's the only option.
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Dainbramadge · 56-60, M
There sure is an awful lot of talk about rich people and how they spend their money lately.
I myself, really don't care about what other people have, only what I have or don't have.
Just because someone has more than I do doesn't mean they should share with me.
It's actually none of my business how much of anything anyone else has than me.
All I need to worry about is me and if I need to improve my income than I do what I can to do that.
Nobody owes anyone anything except for life,liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
SunshineGirl · 36-40, F
@Dainbramadge You have not earned that income in isolation, bit as part of an interdependent community. That community needs sustaining and it is just, fair and economically efficient that the burden should fall on the shoulders of those with the most disposable income.
Dainbramadge · 56-60, M
@SunshineGirl So then why don't you start a business and make it massively successful and profitable so you can pay more of a % in tax and sustain the community?
Sounds like it's kind of your duty.
SunshineGirl · 36-40, F
@Dainbramadge Well, I'm self-employed and pay tax at a higher rate. Is that good enough?
Dainbramadge · 56-60, M
@SunshineGirl Nope. You could do so much more for our needy community.
Avectoijesuismoi · 36-40
@Dainbramadge I agree with you the only person that is responsible for what you have and what you achieve is yourself as a person. Also the only person that is gets in your way to achieve something is you in life. What most are scared of is getting off their you know what and actually doing the work to achieve it