• sunbrrnslapper@lemmy.world
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    Taxing people appropriately is obviously the right way to go. But it actually doesn’t change the dynamic identified in the meme substantially. Rich people still hoard resources (albeit less after taxes). And basic needs are only met if enough people keep working to pay taxes or enrich their employers who pay taxes.

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        1 day ago

        Maybe… Is saving considered hoarding? Is leaving a small inheritance to your kids considered hoarding?

        Even without the semantic confusion or disagreement, it doesn’t change the fundamental dynamic identified in the post.

        • rockerface 🇺🇦@lemm.ee
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          It’s considered hoarding if the money you’re saving was stolen from other people (and I’m including wage theft in there). If you’ve actually earned the money you’re leaving to your kids by hard work, I don’t see the problem there. Because there’s no way anyone can become a billionaire without stealing.