I agree with your core thesis, but it could probably have been expressed better. In the USA there's a moral system that some people have that equates wealth to

I agree with your core thesis, but it could probably have been expressed better. In the USA there's a moral system that some people have that equates wealth to virtue. In my experience, it leads to conclusions that are generally dehumanizing and unempathetic of others, which is definitely not a long term sustainable foundation for a free society.