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re: English Assignment regarding wealth disparity
Posted on 8/15/25 at 12:39 pm to Riverside
Posted on 8/15/25 at 12:39 pm to Riverside
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Tell me you believe in communism without telling me.
In American society, intelligence is usually measured by a person's ability to accumulate knowledge, synthesize perspectives, and think critically about the world.
While the majority of Americans refrain from engaging in their education and have limited access to higher forms of knowledge, the number of people claiming to be experts in things they know little about is growing.
By 2054, Idiocracy will be a reality for the United States.
Think about what it means when people are so stupid they can only operate in binary thinking without exploring the nuance of perspectives.
Do you think you're one of those people?
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Posted on 8/15/25 at 12:39 pm to Obtuse1
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History has proven it is never a "good" thing when a very high percentage of wealth is held by a small number of people
So, does this mean you are gonna give all of us your money?
Posted on 8/15/25 at 12:42 pm to SallysHuman
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the number of millionaires and billionaires is the United States is growing.
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Think about what it means when so much wealth is concentrated in the hands of a few people.
These two statements seem contradictory with regard to the prompt
Posted on 8/15/25 at 12:43 pm to SallysHuman
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Do you think it is possible for a person to have too much money or wealth?
That's a dumb question. What is the other option? Restrict people from how much money they can make.
Its like the people who say "pro athletes make too much money". According to who? And if they didn't make as much as they do, that would be even more money going to the owners, but lets say someone gained wealth by selling a certain product that people use.. What do you want them to do? "Alright! You have to cut back. People will just have to wait until the beginning of the year to buy your product, but its the end of September and you already made too much money. By the way, we decided what you are allowed to make now is too much so you will only be able to make 10% less than what you do now".
Posted on 8/15/25 at 12:44 pm to SallysHuman
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Even suggesting that someone else has "too much" of something is problematic. This question is good for debate, I guess... but it's also framed in a way that is biased towards class jealousy.
I don't infer jealousy at all in the post. It's a thinking question about what it means to exist in a capitalist society.
And yes, Americans have the right and the power to decide if the wealthy should have a cap on how much money they earn, at least in terms of what should or shouldn't be taxed and what regulations should exist in business. You have your views and are welcome to argue them. The teacher wants the students to develop their own without relying on the indoctrination of others.
The fact that they are able to argue their point one way or the other shows the teacher wants them to have their own perspective. Even if it leans one or the other. I think that actually should instigate greater tenacity in responses.
Of course, this presumes the teacher is teaching them how to argue, how to communicate, etc. All we have is the prompt.
Posted on 8/15/25 at 12:45 pm to OweO
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That's a dumb question. What is the other option? Restrict people from how much money they can make.
Exactly...
Posted on 8/15/25 at 12:46 pm to SallysHuman
quote:Too much cancer
Even suggesting that someone else has "too much" of something is problematic.
Too much idiocy
Too much evil
Too much power
Too much money
All things worth pondering and discussing. What’s problematic is the consistency with which people want to label things problematic rather than using critical thought to discuss issues where reasonable people can reach different conclusions.
Posted on 8/15/25 at 12:51 pm to WDE24
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Too much cancer
Too much idiocy
Too much evil
Too much power
Too much money
One of these is not like the other.
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All things worth pondering and discussing. What’s problematic is the consistency with which people want to label things problematic rather than using critical thought to discuss issues where reasonable people can reach different conclusions
Sure, go ahead. Discuss subjective issues. Humans have done that for ages. Seems to go back and forth like the tides because unlike cancer, there is no calibrating measurement for the others. There is just opinion.
This post was edited on 8/15/25 at 12:52 pm
Posted on 8/15/25 at 12:52 pm to SallysHuman
My response would be to ask the teacher/principal/administration/school board how this subject pertains to English.
Posted on 8/15/25 at 12:53 pm to SallysHuman
That's only 8.4% of the population being millionaires. I would have hoped it was more.
FYI: You're not going to be able to retire in the style of the rich and famous on a million bucks.
Apply at both places.
FYI: You're not going to be able to retire in the style of the rich and famous on a million bucks.
Apply at both places.
Posted on 8/15/25 at 12:54 pm to UtahCajun
quote:They are all a little different. Maybe you missed my point and what I was responding to.
One of these is not like the other.
Also, do we not live in a society where money equals power to a certain extent. Is there a point where money could get so concentrated in the control of so few that it does become problematic? What would it take to get to that point?
This post was edited on 8/15/25 at 12:56 pm
Posted on 8/15/25 at 12:54 pm to UtahCajun
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So, does this mean you are gonna give all of us your money?
The debate really isn't about money it is about power which becomes synonymous at a certain point.
Hypo:
George Soros is able to get every DA in the US elected on his dime. He would likely control the majority of the trial-level justice system.
The issue is the level at which you have wealth disparity. In a hyperbolic example if 95% of the nations wealth were concentrated between 10 individuals, the fabric of the Republic would break down. We would be an oligarchy. Wealth disparity in the extreme has historically always been bad. The question is where is the breakover.
Posted on 8/15/25 at 1:02 pm to Obtuse1
It's been pointed out already but this age old question originates from a point of dishonesty. It assumes that "wealth" is like, for example, apples...if there are 100 people and 100 apples, and 10 of those people are holding onto 60 apples, is that "fair"?
Wealth is not like apples. Wealth is not a finite thing and someone having considerable wealth does not preclude me from obtaining some myself. Also, for most millionaires and all billionaires a signficant portion of that is comprised of the value of companies or other assets such as real estate that have a value. They do not, even though I think people such as the person who created this question believe, have bank accounts holding millions or billions of dollars in cash.
Those assets these wealthy people own, companies for example, also afford others to create their own wealth via the jobs they create. They also pay an inordinate amount of the tax revenue in this country both through their personal income taxes but also through their corporate taxes and property taxes.
For all of those reasons, it's fine the way things are and who the frick are you to think that you should have the power to tell me how much I can receive from the fruits of my labor and good decisions?
Wealth is not like apples. Wealth is not a finite thing and someone having considerable wealth does not preclude me from obtaining some myself. Also, for most millionaires and all billionaires a signficant portion of that is comprised of the value of companies or other assets such as real estate that have a value. They do not, even though I think people such as the person who created this question believe, have bank accounts holding millions or billions of dollars in cash.
Those assets these wealthy people own, companies for example, also afford others to create their own wealth via the jobs they create. They also pay an inordinate amount of the tax revenue in this country both through their personal income taxes but also through their corporate taxes and property taxes.
For all of those reasons, it's fine the way things are and who the frick are you to think that you should have the power to tell me how much I can receive from the fruits of my labor and good decisions?
This post was edited on 8/15/25 at 1:05 pm
Posted on 8/15/25 at 1:03 pm to Bard
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My response would be to ask the teacher/principal/administration/school board how this subject pertains to English.
Oh do tell. What SHOULD be taught in English?
Posted on 8/15/25 at 1:04 pm to SallysHuman
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By 2025, 28 million Americans will be millionaires
Posted on 8/15/25 at 1:04 pm to Bard
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My response would be to ask the teacher/principal/administration/school board how this subject pertains to English.
It's supposed to inspire debate... but it is slanted, imo. My son is working on it now- Ima box his ears if he echos his commie classmates thoughts on this.
Posted on 8/15/25 at 1:08 pm to SallysHuman
The next question should be:
Continuing to increase taxes with the goal of punishing and taking from the most wealthy people in our country creates a disincentive to continued innovation and progress that benefits all of society. Knowing that, why do so many continue to target and demonize those who have provided many of the great advancements and luxuries we as a society enjoy today?
Continuing to increase taxes with the goal of punishing and taking from the most wealthy people in our country creates a disincentive to continued innovation and progress that benefits all of society. Knowing that, why do so many continue to target and demonize those who have provided many of the great advancements and luxuries we as a society enjoy today?
Posted on 8/15/25 at 1:08 pm to Sidicous
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Everyone has the same access to wealth in America.
Interesting
Posted on 8/15/25 at 1:10 pm to SallysHuman
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By 2025, 28 million Americans will be millionaires in a nation of more than 333 million people.
that's a shitload of millionaires, and i would wager the most per capita in the world. with that in mind, he should calculate the rate of millionaires per person in the united states compared with 5 other countries and show how in america everyone has a fairer chance to attain wealth compared to the rest of the world.
maybe put a little section in about how the economi is not a zero sum game and liberal policies have been shown to increase the wealth gap.
and f that teacher.
Posted on 8/15/25 at 1:10 pm to SallysHuman
What grade level is this assignment?
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