Quote Originally Posted by Lebanese Dragon View Post
Gift Tax. I don't like the idea of gift tax. Why do we need one, is it to close certain loop holes?


This is actually pretty unrealistic view of the world. Who you know, and who you are make such a huge difference. Did you ever work at any large business, or a small one even? Did you ever go to a private high school? Did you not notice the rich kids getting off for what they did, or their grades being changed to pass classes? Or in any place you've worked, who gets hired, family of the owner, his friends, do they have to be good? No not really.. can they mess up and not get fired, ya. The same in government, the same in everything.

That said, I do believe that anyone hypothetically could be the next Obama, the next Warren, the next whoever either on a different scale or smaller scale. It's definitely possible to break out of poverty through hard work, and having some talent helps :P. It is MUCH harder than your wealthy counter part, and the job positions are less secure, fewer, and face higher competition for significant work. I agree it's possible for anyone to succeed, but your starting position in life matters a lot.
I would concur it's slightly optimistic, but it sure would level the playing field dramatically. And yes, I know what those privileged circles mean, first hand experience.