“It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to ascend into Heaven,” [Matthew 19:24] “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven" [Matthew 5:3]
You can be rich but be poor in spirit.
We have gone about as far as we can go with one size fits all programs designed to promote someone's idea of the common good. People still need to love their neighbors and help out those wh need help. With high taxes aren't we already sharing sacrifice?
I am noticing that Progressives are international. They are in England and France, too.