The Gallup Poll: The Income Gap

Americans voice their opinions on whether or not the U.S. government should redistribute American tax dollars.

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[phatcrackerr]

Wealth needs to be limited as well as poverty in the U.S. - period. Without it, democracy is weekend.

[timmyblaze]

There should be a cap on how much an individual can make per year......it just isn't RIGHT for someone to make 20 million per year, playing a sport, while there are people who are homeless and living in the streets.

Sure, "Conservatives" will say, they EARNED IT! That's fkn bologna....

I understand WE THE PEOPLE are the ones who basically pay them, but the cost of bringing your family to a game is getting a little out of hand. One day we will say NO. Free marketing is flawed.

[freesk8]

Hmm. I am very dissappointed you have decided not to continue our discussion.

I could have learned much from you, I think.

[martindukz]

Our views are very far from each other, and even though I find the discussion interesting, I have better use of my time, than trying to compact everything to 500 letters, misunderstand and then being misunderstood. There are simply too many fundamental differences of opinion = very many msgs = much time. Have a nice day.

[martindukz]

The question is, what creates more jobs and better living standards for the people. X mio dollars in the hands of one rich man or x mio dollars divided between y poor or middle class citizens?

It might be true that private companies are (slightly) more effective than governments. The same could be said about slavery, it is very cost-effecient. I think I will stop my discussion with you, there is to much to communicate and these 500 l msgs are too small.

[freesk8]

I totally agree that creating a dynamic society is the goal. We want a meritocracy, where the poor can rise up and become rich, and the rich are unable to protect themselves from bad investment decisions. That's called the free market, with limited government. High marginal tax rates and regulations REDUCE income mobility, both up and down. When you reign in the top 1%, you hurt the poor more than you impair the rich.

[freesk8]

Which other critical points are you referring to? List the ones you are interested in and I will respond.

[freesk8]

Unemployment in the US is about 4% now, and we have massive legal and illegal immigration to absorb. We have a 40 hour week. Big deal. Americans WANT to work more hours. I agree that that is crazy, but people have a right to work hard if they want. The more labor restriction laws, the less employment. If you make hiring or firing more expensive, then you will have less of it. Duh.

[freesk8]

It takes a factory to make a toilet. That's many jobs.

The question is, are more jobs created when Moller Maersk keeps or spends his money, or if the government takes it and spends it? If the government were more efficient (less wasteful) than private interests, then it could create more jobs, but few believe govt. is less wasteful.

[martindukz]

Do you know AP. Møller Mærsk? Danish guy and well up in the 1% richest in the world. (I think, check if you can?)

That tax breaks for the rich create new jobs... When did installing a gold toilet create more than 1 new job?