I think the reason why this discussion causes so much resentment is the failure to acknowledge that people don't only get rich thanks to their parents and the i

I think the reason why this discussion causes so much resentment is the failure to acknowledge that people don't only get rich thanks to their parents and the implied accusation that wealth is the result of privilege, not effort. I think the American point or view is skewed by politics and the fact that the country didn't have catastrophic events in the last century or so. My parents and grandparents have zero wealth because they have been born in a socialist country, and I have 100k in savings by age 30 which I consider a huge achievement. Surely you can see why I might be appalled by the suggestion that my money was earned unfairly and more socialism is the answer.