First a cartoon remix by Jonathan McIntosh spoofing Glen Beck
http://english.aljazeera.net/indepth/opinion/2011/03/20113685813934602.html
Second an article about wealth disparity in the U.S. Apparently out of the 300 million people in the United States today, about 155 million of them (the poorest) possess about $1.25 trillion dollars. This might seem like a lot until one learns that 400 other Americans (the richest) possess about $1.30 trillion dollars. Yes, the top 400 people in this country have as much wealth as the bottom 155 million people. That makes me incredibly sad. http://www.politifact.com/wisconsin/statements/2011/mar/10/michael-moore/michael-moore-says-400-americans-have-more-wealth-/
Tell me again why the richest people can't pay some higher taxes? Didn't they make their tremendous wealth from the freedom and largess of American society? Why can't they pay back a pittance in relation to their bounty?
http://dcprogressive.wordpress.com/2009/12/10/human-rights-day-a-glimpse-at-the-issues/
http://www.sanfranciscosentinel.com/?p=88292
http://www.forbes.com/wealth/forbes-400
http://whoisbrianbeckman.com/?p=3590
UPDATE: At least one politician got the memo! http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/03/16/jan-schakowsky-income-tax_n_836624.html
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