Re: A little perspective on national defense

Anthony Summers <summerstorm0007@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in
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On Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:11:50 -0600, Chris Bellomy wrote...

"The man of great wealth owes a peculiar obligation to the State,
because he derives special advantages from the mere existence of
government."

Theodore Roosevelt.

Bingo.

The top 5% aren't men of great wealth. Not by a long stretch.


The top 5% by income - I'd likely agree.

Top 1%... yeah, they're men of great wealth.

Top 5% by wealth, not income - yeah, they're men of great wealth.

--
Aaron
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