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> Why is it a bad thing that so many people are that wealthy? Much more than they’re willing to admit this controversy is about envy on that side. They cloak t
by nyokodo 5y ago
> Why is it a bad thing that so many people are that wealthy?
Much more than they’re willing to admit this controversy is about envy on that side. They cloak that envy in a veneer of concern for the poor and concern about the undue influence that money allows; both valid concerns. However, they then target policies that exacerbate poverty and make worse the absolute plight of the poor.
The other side is not willing to admit that for them it’s more than a bit about avarice. They hide that avarice in myths of the self made founder and myths about ethically conscious capitalism; both things you can find laudable examples of. However, many hide their privileged starting points and sell out immediately when profit conflicts with their morals.