THE UNEDUCATED MAJORITY

Today I read a disturbing article courtesy of Yahoo News. I will link this article at the bottom of the page.

The article was titled Poll: Majorities say income gap too wide

It goes on to explain how 70% of American think that the divide between the rich and poor is too wide. It always amazes me how people think this is a bad thing. Americas poor have the highest standard of living of any poor in the history of the world. Only in America can you drive by the projects and see Satellite dishes and new cars. Go to Asia and Africa and see if their poor live this way.

What difference does it make how rich someone else is as long as your standard of living is high. Would you rather live in a country where everyone lives equally in filth? As long as there is the opportunity to get rich then people should not look at the difference as a bad thing.

The article goes on to say "Two-thirds said the government should make sure there is a job for everyone who wants one." Who will really be providing the job for those who want one? There obviously is no market demand for this fictional position or it would be filled. Basically the tax payer would be forced to pay an unneeded salary.

Lastly the article states a "Small majorities said it should provide jobs for people who can't find private employment, increase federal training programs and redistribute money with high taxes on the wealthy." The article does not define a small majority, but any majority who thinks redistribution is acceptable shows a real ignorance for freedom, capitalism and economics.

The only redeeming question was the last one were it two thirds of people think it is not the governments job to ease income distribution. I do not see how you can ask for job creation and redistribution without stating it is the governments job to ease the difference between rich and poor.

It really just amazes me how this country continuously asks for our rights to be taken away. One day when we get our wish we will be sorry we did.

Here is a link to the article

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070706/ap_on_re_us/income_gap_poll_2