tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post116586889299150969..comments2023-11-18T01:21:55.631-05:00Comments on My Open Wallet: The Wealth GapMadame Xhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11536189690094235926noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-1166050187293988532006-12-13T17:49:00.000-05:002006-12-13T17:49:00.000-05:00Ha ha ha! A "maximum" wage! That's rich.Ha ha ha! A "maximum" wage! That's rich.The Sarcasticynichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06157707006223810652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-1165945775892400242006-12-12T12:49:00.000-05:002006-12-12T12:49:00.000-05:00There is much talk lately about the minimum wage, ...There is much talk lately about the minimum wage, but I think it is time for a maximum wage. The gap is getting so wide, it is almost impossible for the bottom to cross over.<BR/><BR/>KarlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-1165942463259362642006-12-12T11:54:00.000-05:002006-12-12T11:54:00.000-05:00I agree with you on wealth gap being a problem. Bu...I agree with you on wealth gap being a problem. But not so much with the dog analogy :).<BR/>The dog in this case is denied the steak by it's owner's will. With people, this is not the case. If they strive hard enough they can certainly reduce the gap. I agree that they won't get entire steak, but as much a portion to astisfy their hunger. <BR/>The question in that case is now about why the dog gets smaller piece of the steak and the owner gets the bigger piece (why the gap). <BR/>It's because the dog won't struggle (take risk) for a bigger piece. If it were to bite the owner (take some risks), I am sure it can have a bigger piece :). <BR/>The unfair part is that the rich are in a better position to take risks than the poor, and the more risks they take the bigger portion of the steak they get.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-1165932995919732422006-12-12T09:16:00.000-05:002006-12-12T09:16:00.000-05:00Very good analogy, Madame X.Very good analogy, Madame X.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-1165885094408212922006-12-11T19:58:00.000-05:002006-12-11T19:58:00.000-05:00Frankly, the wealth gap debate wouldn't be as big ...Frankly, the wealth gap debate wouldn't be as big of a debate if the sense of entitlement was taken out from all sides. People often complain that there is a sense of entitlement from the poor (and sometimes there is) while the rich, particularly those with inherited wealth, can be just as guilty. When those with privilege don't acknowledge that they didn't earn those advantages, it can make it difficult to talk honestly about what is a "healthy" wealth gap.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-1165871446189248362006-12-11T16:10:00.000-05:002006-12-11T16:10:00.000-05:00I read that article, too. I was originally put-off...I read that article, too. I was originally put-off by the reader's question, but after reading Schoen's response I was glad that this sort of dialogue is taking place in our country.<BR/> <BR/>I think Schoen's response was fantastic.<BR/><BR/>Your analogy ain't so bad either.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com