Why is our country better having more very, very rich people and very, very poor people, with a smaller middle class, rather than having a much larger middle class, and fewer very, very rich and very, very poor people??????
If you will allow me to simplify your query into a single question:
Why is our country better having more rich people than poor people?
I think I can take a shot at it.
Businesses hire people. Poor people don’t.
Businesses purchase goods and services. Poor people don’t.
Businesses generate wealth. Poor people don’t.
Rich people start and own businesses. Poor people don’t.
Rich people invest in other businesses. Poor people don’t.
Rich people purchase lots of stuff and use lots of services. Poor people don’t.
Rich people pay lots of taxes. Poor people don’t.
Rich people avoid social welfare programs. Poor people don’t.
Rich people and businesses endow charities. Poor people don’t.
Rich people stand on their own two feet. Poor people don’t.
Rich people take responsibility for their actions. Poor people don’t.
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