The US has outgrown every economy on the planet thanks to the early adoption of a capitalistic system. Under capitalism, we have progressed by rewarding the creative qualities of the nation. The “firsts” we have registered in every field of endeavor are overwhelming and have resulted in a wealthy society for the most part. But as Shakespeare has said “Aye, there’s the rub!!”
The disparity of income/net worth in America has grown along with the economy. Those who take risks are rightfully rewarded when they succeed. But, what about those among us who are unable or unwilling or “unknowledgeable” about taking risks?
A sad fact of capitalism is that over time it tends to concentrate wealth in the hands of a precious few–many of whom are unwilling to share. Welfare rolls grow every day; the poor and disadvantaged we always will have with us. The problem is that at some point in time the “have-nots” will react to their less-than-opulent lives.
The point of all this background: Unless the richest recognize the plight of the poorest and work toward helping them improve, we all lose. The value of each person is maximized during the only life they have by making available to all the same tools (education, financing, guidance, etc.) so that the individual has a fair chance to contribute their “best” to society. Everyone counts or no one counts.
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