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In reply to the discussion: Is it immoral to make a certain amount or have a certain amount of wealth? [View all]cpwm17
(3,829 posts)We are not all equal, and some people are worth far more than others. What they produce proves this.
Some athletes, actors, and writers have special talents and draw more fans. Some engineer and inventor may make a special product that sells really well. These people are worth much more than average.
But the problem is that a large amount of wealth is acquired by playing the system, and not by having any special talent or producing anything good for society. In fact, these super wealthy do much harm to the rest of us. By acquiring so much wealth they slow down the economy and prevent the average citizen from using the wealth for their own quality of life.
Government economic policy can prevent unfair or economically damaging practices from hurting the economy. No commie lynch mobs are needed.