This explains a lot about our current situation....

[iluvtennis]

16. But there are many of us who came from the poor side of the tracks who worked our way thru college

to get an education, so I disagree with there premise that only the wealth has benefited from education. If you want an education in America, there is a road to get it - although it is indeed a harder road for the poorer folks.

However, although folks manage to get college education/beyond, it's a tough struggle to feel that you are progressing and getting ahead because the paycheck goes to living - housing, food, utilities, clothing, supporting school aged kids thru school, daycare, meducal/dental/vision, etc, etc, etc.

Now do the top wealthy in this country have benefits over those below them on the totem pole - Absolutely, and that needs to change. One small change would be to take the tax burden off of the poor and middle class who carry this country. There is no reason why the wealthy and rich corporations should be paying zero in taxes -- the loopholes should be eliminated and their income should be taxed just like ours.

(my opionion only)