The thing is... and I'm not saying any of this to argue your point.. I do agree with you that things aren't sustainable as is. But to make points on the other side, anyone can become "rich" if they really want it that bad. Whether you juggle 5 side hustles while maintaining a job and get your bread way up or save up for years, take a risk, and start some kind of business. Of course it's easier said than done, but I've always grinded super hard and got myself in a position now in my 40s where I'm pretty well off... and I was raised by lazy poor parents myself. Now that I'm in this position, and worked hard, made so many sacrifices... I don't want to be penalized for it, just to help out those who didn't grind as hard as me, or didn't develop any real money-making skills or mindset. I get it if you're just born dumb, or born with some kind of handicap/disability... but the majority of folks out there just don't truly apply themselves to go get the real paper. And that's just humans being humans. They make excuses to say it's not possible for them, or they keep saying "one day if I come into money, I'm gonna open a (insert-business-idea) and then it'll be on and poppin", but never really put the effort towards achieving it. But I'm an example of a regular person that applied myself... became obsessed. I wanted it that bad. As cliche sounding as it is - this is America. You can go out there and get it... for real. Nobody can stop you. But if you aren't obsessed with it enough, are lazy or not motivated, or you're just stuck in a hell-hole raising a bunch of kids (that were bad decisions or accidents) where all your time and energy is drained..... Why should I truly feel sorry for you or want to just give you free money to "balance" out the "rich vs. poor"? It really comes down to the motivated and unmotivated.
The better solution is to create an environment that is easier for any Joe Schmoe to start a business, get a grant, gov't funded courses to teach trades, promote entrepreneurship, ingenuity, tax breaks for new startups, etc.... where more average people can get "rich", provide tons of jobs and motivate others to do the same... vs. just straight up providing free gov't cheese and services. What is the motivation for someone to go out there and get it when it's handed to you automatically? That's why I could never really make sense of most of these type of ideas. Why not create a society of go-getters instead? The truth is, it really comes down to power and control... It's really tough to control a legion of new millionaires. But it is very, very easy to control and keep tabs on people who depend on you for everything. Folks out here thinking these politicians are doing what they do for the pure good of mankind. They're not, and there is always an end goal. And I say this not to say one side is bad and the other is good.. For sure, right-leaning wealthy folk aren't really out here trying to help mankind either. But ANYONE with a fully functioning brain can become a wealthy person too, and that's the beauty of a free-enterprising country.
But I agree something has to happen NOW to make things better. What I'm proposing would take many, many years to get in motion. But the Robin Hood Theory ain't the answer either. I only have a good understanding of finances.. not politics. So these are just my 2 cents. I wish the new mayor much luck.. and ultimately I hope the citizens of NYC do get something better out of life because of him, whether I agree or disagree with how it's done.
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