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But the top 1% own much more than 37% of the wealth (and accordingly receive much more than 37% of the financial benefits of government spending) while only pay

But the top 1% own much more than 37% of the wealth (and accordingly receive much more than 37% of the financial benefits of government spending) while only paying 37% of the taxes (which fund that government spending).

Anon1096 6y ago
> and accordingly receive much more than 37% of the financial benefits of government spending what?
- kalleboo 6y ago
  They wouldn't have all that wealth if it wasn't for infrastructure, an educated population, a stable political situation, continual bailouts, and the world's largest war machine.
- pjmorris 6y ago
  e.g. aircraft carriers