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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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JimboSaturn · 56-60, M
Unfortunately, taxes are going to lowered for the rich once again in the Trump administration.
JohnnySpot · 56-60, M
@JimboSaturn People with alot of money do not pay less taxes.
In fact at a certain point the rate goes up.
JimboSaturn · 56-60, M
@JohnnySpot In reality they pay a lower proportion. In theory they should of course.
JohnnySpot · 56-60, M
@JimboSaturn When one moves into a higher tax bracket they pay a higher rate and there is more money being taxed.
Of course some people are going to accumulate more money that has already been taxed then others.
JimboSaturn · 56-60, M
@JohnnySpot The very rich find loopholes despite the progressive tax.
JohnnySpot · 56-60, M
@JimboSaturn Yes loopholes that's a whole different story the tax rate is from 10% to 37% depending on how much one makes.