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RE: 26 = 3.8 Billion, 26 Richest People Own as Much as Poorest 50% (3.8 Billion)
Not equal enjoyment, just equal opportunity. The current economic system robs the layman of that opportunity, ensuring that rich keep getting richer no matter what happens to the economy. That's not fair.
This reply is meant to be constructive, not argumentative. I preface it that way, because I want to ask the question, what exactly is the system you're referring to? I could point to a number of groups or institutions and say, "This is the problem over here," but what system is there? By saying we have a system, it raises in my mind the assumption that there is some kind of inescapable framework to this world which all have no will to disobey. Do you mean our system of government? Our tax codes? Our bureaucracies? Are you referring specifically to the fact that large corporations can afford to lobby our congress and that congressmen and women are given cushy corporate positions after their terms of service have ended? Or do you refer to those more shadowy elements such as the Council on Foreign Relations or even the secret societies? Presuming that you are an American, what exactly is preventing you from getting rich?
I know that it is hard for the average person to navigate the complicated legal system, if that is what you mean. But though it is hard, I don't know if there's ever been a time in history when it was particularly easy - easier perhaps, but it always takes effort, focus, and persistence: three things the millennial generation and the one coming after it sadly lack. As for me, I know that I have in times past been the one who prevented myself from getting rich, but I am working to change that, and I believe with a new positive mindset that I am smart enough to overcome any obstacle if I will only continue to apply myself. And I believe for you that you can too.
Well you have covered most of it but I am going to bring up one more thing which is to me the most important; education.
Children are not being raised to be educated, independent, and innovative individuals. This is what makes the "system" feel inescapable. Because when you are being programmed from birth to follow orders, not handle adversity, not think outside the box, not learn how to manage money and run your own business etc, how can we be expected to succeed? How can we undo a lifetime of malpractice by our elders?
I have learned more about myself and the world around me in past 3 years than I did in high school and college combined. That tells me that they are not doing their job. The ever increasing gap between the rich and the poor, coupled with an increase in high school and college graduates supports this.
Our opportunities are passing us by because school has taken away our vision.
Well said. It should be called Public Doctrines Education. It's no surprise when people in power want to stay in power, but for some reason we don't realize that means they may be willing to do anything to accomplish this, including making good (to them) use of all the tools of institution they have access to: including education, media, food supply, public health and health care, and of course the legal system. Although it can be rather intimidating to some, I've found it quite liberating to come to the realization that none of these things are there for my benefit.