[doc11355]

If you'll notice, a number of those responding positively to this action are not doing so because they "believe it will solve the immediate problem in front of them" , they seem to like it primarily because it punishes those that they perceive as "the rich".

Hello... where am I? Have I wandered into Salon?

[meyer]

If you'll notice, a number of those responding positively to this action are not doing so because they "believe it will solve the immediate problem in front of them" , they seem to like it primarily because it punishes those that they perceive as "the rich".

Now that you mention it, I see what you're saying. As if its illegal or even immoral to be rich. Heck, I strive for the day that I might be well off enough to not have to work again.

I think what's going on here is some serious stereotyping; i.e., if somebody has lots of money, they must be corrupt and even if they aren't, they don't deserve it and I want it and yadda-yadda...

[Kerberos]

"they seem to like it primarily because it punishes those that they perceive as "the rich".

Yes, that attitude does seem to be all around these days.

Socialism - it's not just for liberals anymore.

[Dales]

they seem to like it primarily because it punishes those that they perceive as "the rich".

Incorrect. It is because it punishes those who got rich not by their own abilities or skils or even just plain good fortune, but rather by corruption.

See my reply to Askel5 above. I think it applies to you as well.

Long live Robin Hood- as the myth really is, not how it has been perceived over time.

[Ben Bolt]

It is a damn shame when I see folks who claim to be all for the rule of law and at the same time they also reveal there class envy .

I'll never be rich but I will be wealthy before I'm old , so I wont have the ethical issues that some of these upper management folks seem to have .

A good number of folks actually agree with these confiscatory policies in place now , and that is unacceptable for conservatives .