What do you think about this argument?

It shouldn’t bother you that some people are obscenely wealthy (billionaires) because they earned it, that’s their money, and they should spend or save it however they want to. But government waste? That should really piss you off because that’s your money!

Disclaimer: I disagree with the sentiment, but at the moment I can’t seem to think of a valid rebuttal.

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pdockal · 56-60, M

Depends on how the billionaires gathered their wealth ... too many corporations pay CEOs exhorbedent amounts while underpaying their workers

Any government waste is unacceptable

But the perks that congress gets is even worse
They get paid even during shutdowns etc

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pdockal · 56-60, M

@Reason10

Why isn't it my business ?
Especially if it's a publicly traded company
When workers are abused it's my business
Over paying CEO when workers aren't getting health coverage & living wage is WRONG

Reason10 · 70-79, M

@Diotrephes My net worth is none of your business. I'm not rich. I work two jobs. And I'm happy with my life.

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Diotrephes · 70-79, M

@Reason10

My net worth is none of your business. I'm not rich. I work two jobs. And I'm happy with my life.

I'm sorry that you seem to be having a hard life at your age. But I was hoping that by revealing your net work that you would inspire others to follow your advice. However, since by your own statement you are not rich and have to work two jobs to survive at your age, maybe your advice is completely worthless and people would be better off listening to someone who is a llitte bit more successful than you.

Of course, since you are happy with your condition that's a very good thing but other people may find it worse than theirs. Stay happy.