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by 2a96eb7d685a49c 2559 days ago
> quality standard of living

How do you define this standard?

> equitable wealth distribution would be much better.

Let me present you with two scenarios, all else being equal, and you tell me in which one people are better off:

1: Every one makes the equivalent of $5,000 a year.

2: 90% of the population makes $20,000 a year and the remaining 10% make $100,000.

> This is how the western world justifies open exploitation.

Can you quantify this exploitation?