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In reply to the discussion: Billionaire says: "Why not become a plumber instead of going to college?" [View all]hunter
(40,885 posts)We ought to shrink our military too.
That money could be used to feed, shelter, educate, and provide appropriate medical care for everyone.
These uber-wealthy fuckers always act like they "earned" that money. That's bullshit. What they did was game the system.
A teacher, a laborer, a factory worker, a primary care medical professional, a construction worker, yes, a plumber too... they truly EARN money.
I'm not saying nobody ought to be wealthy, but nobody should be so wealthy they can game the political or economic system. They factory owner with the large mansion and fancy cars ought to live within easy walking, bicycling, or public transportation distance of his employees, and depend on the same public services.
Our uber-wealthy class can isolate themselves from the damage they do to the rest of us. That's wrong.