Joe, our lower class folk live better than or equal to the so-called middle class in most countries. That's a fact. I have lived in many of those countries and believe me, there is nothing in any of them that I would wish no America......except perhaps less crime. There is NO reason/excuse for anyone in our country not to succeed, IF the so desire. Don't demonize the wealthy just because they have been motivated enough to provide a good lifestyle for their family. They don't owe anyone anything. They are the backbone and support for our great standard of living. It is a shame that so many folks listen to that false messiah in D.C. and his false deciples that believe in "social justice." They avoid using the older label, "socialism" because they know that some of us are old enough to remember socialism at it's worst, and have fought wars because of socialism and communism. Pretty it up all you want, but no matter how much powdered sugar you put on it, a cow pie is still a cow pie.