>>I think American youth has developed a sense of entitlement and no clue about rest of the world, that is why people like Bernie are getting such support. As

>>I think American youth has developed a sense of entitlement and no clue about rest of the world, that is why people like Bernie are getting such support. As an Indian, who has experience working in the U.S.A here are statistics for you. Close to 50% in US pay taxes(Almost everybody working is paying taxes), in India close to 3% are paying taxes. I can't even imagine the level of chaos, resentment and strife that will follow any attempt by the government to bring more people into the tax base. I have relatives and friends with small businesses and shops, who don't pay a rupee in taxes, nor do they think they need to or have any responsibility to pay. I know almost any body in that position(Nearly all of India) does the same. But every one thinks, they are entitled to development. They are entitled to roads, highways, airports, energy infrastructure, irrigation infrastructure, defence and what not; all for free. I'm not least bit surprised US citizens who pay that much taxes, expecting things in return. Not to say that they don't get a good deal already. But if I were to paying up 50% of my income to bail out bankers I would probably be equally pissed.