earthling01
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- Dec 25, 2010
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So you want to stop freedom (which you and the OP dub 'redistribution of wealth') with a government imposed redistribution of wealth
Yeah.. you're a few fries short of a happy meal
I see you still have plenty of insults, but still have not answered the OP's question.
Nevertheless, I will address your point about freedom instead.
You assume that the govt-imposed limits on your wealth (e.g. taxes) is a limit on your personal "freedom", correct? Freedom cannot be compromised or limited from your perspective. To a certain extent, I agree with you.
Now try to envision a world where one's wealth (and freedom) can not be limited by the govt.
Can you see how much society has lost as a result of not limiting personal wealth? Can you see where it will be ten or twenty years down the road if the trend is allowed to continue, when the wealth amassed by billionaires (I assume you are not one of them) has reached the point of no return?
Can you imagine a huge division between the "haves" and the "have nots", where one percent of the population owns 90% of the wealth and real estate, sitting on trillions of personal wealth with no incentive to invest it, while the rest of us are working 12-16 hour days just to hold on to what we have?
I assume you have seen this scenario is other parts of the world (India, Mexico, Somalia, Bangladesh). And I suggest to you that that is exactly where we are going as a nation...into the domain of the Third-World. And I suggest that the GOP (and their wealthy constituents) are leading the way. I suggest that you may want to reconsider how your position (and arrogant tone) on this issue will affect you and all Americans one day.
I think when that day comes, you may take a different view of the "freedom" you cherish because there will be very little freedom left for you. What value is freedom to those who cannot get health care, education, housing and cannot retire while the wealthy hoard their billions?
And do not expect your wealthy friends to show any appreciation for your support once they are on top and you are far, far below. And that point, we are all f*&ked.
So do not take a narrow view of this issue. You may choose your freedom to amass wealth over the need to limit wealth. But like many things, unfortunately, there are grave social implications for not imposing limits on freedom. I suggest you take note of where we are going as a nation, and what will happen if nothing changes our current direction (as your comments prescribe).
It's scary how ass backwards you have things... Mainly because you believe so absolutely in taking what is not yours by force.
I see that you still have not answered the OP's question.
I only see a lot of excuses why feel you should not answer the question.
C'mon. Give us your best shot.
I'm sure we'll all feel better educated afterwards.