> You assume it is YOUR labor they are taking away from, when in reality, usually capital gains is interest and dividends, which -- is exactly the opposite of Y

> You assume it is YOUR labor they are taking away from, when in reality, usually capital gains is interest and dividends, which -- is exactly the opposite of YOUR labor. You seem to be missing the part about being an enterpreneur? Imagine you've got your own one-man LLC/whatever. This would be a business entity that basically just amounts to you yourself, and relies on only your personal skills to make any money. I assume we don't need to take this any further.. ?