Wealth does not require redistribution in a free society that has a constitution that respects it's citizens and their property rights. Wealth goes to those who most deserve it - and indirectly, even to those who don't. The wealthy grow the wealth of the entire country while they are gathering their own. The non-productive elements of a free society get to partake partake in that increased bounty. The rich (in a free economy) deserve their wealth - the poor deserve their smaller portion.
None of us would sanction taking points from the high achievers in our classes and redistribute them to the non-performers. Yet somehow that's OK when wealth is involved.
If one really wants to clean up the environment, vigorously support economic and social freedom for everyone - especially those in countries ruled by despots and other central planner types.
Bob at PC
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From: phys-l-bounces@carnot.physics.buffalo.edu on behalf of Spinozalens@aol.com
Sent: Sun 4/12/2009 5:14 PM
To: phys-l@carnot.physics.buffalo.edu
Subject: Re: [Phys-l] SOLAR , NUCLEAR ENERGY etc.
In a message dated 4/12/2009 4:10:34 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
RLAMONT@providence.edu writes:
"When was the last time you saw a poor person create jobs?"
Yes, it was the same in feudal times too. If it weren't for the generosity
and humanity of the lords of the manor, the lazy peasants would have
starved to death.