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Originally posted by Sun Tzu
That wiondow has been open for a very long time.
Just a couple points:
THe US is not a democracy its a republic- so through all the filtering do you really think the "nobles" dont already have strong say? Im not saying its the optimal way.
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They do have more influence true but you're talking about cementing their power.
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The positive side is anyone reguardless of where they come from has the opertunity to create whatever wealth they have the drive and the intent to make for themselves. IMHO its the main reason people from all parts of the world immigrate to US. In the past I dont think indivuals that werent born noble had much of a chance. Thats the difference.
THe question I have is this:
Person A is a self made millionare that was rasied in the ghettos, put themself through college and created financial liberty. Person B is in and out of jobs, maybe even has a drug problem and doesnt pay taxes. Person C works 9 to 5 40 hour weeks and made enough to be qualified as middle class "whatever that is".
Person A pays $50,000 in taxes
Person B pays no taxes
Person C pays $5000 in taxes
They all have an equal vote
What is person A getting for their money? Because person A was successful this is what they have to look forward to?
If everyone is going to get a C on the test, why even study? [/B]
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A superior standard of living for one thing.
You give all the power to the wealthy and they're going to put people in power that only take the wealthy into account when determining the country's policies. As a result, the rest of the population gets screwed. The equal chance to become wealthy in the U.S. will disapear because the nobility will be the big businesses. Since they have the power, they'll enact measures to ensure their continued wealth.