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Humans have very strong instincts against exploitation by peers. I think the appropriate answer here is: "Sure, let's seize the wealth of approximately everyone
by FeepingCreature 4y ago
Humans have very strong instincts against exploitation by peers. I think the appropriate answer here is: "Sure, let's seize the wealth of approximately everyone in a western country." Singling out a particular group, even though it's less seizure in total, raises people's hackles for reasons entirely unrelated to whether redistribution is a good idea.
- blitzar 4y agoLike the around 88% of American drivers considered themselves to be above average at driving - everyone also believes that they are the exception. As for redistribution of wealth, even many multi millionaires consider themselves to be on the poor side of the wealth divide.