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Originally Posted by BFT3K
And right there, is some ugly fucking truth!
Value of societal contribution is subjective.
Is an idiot that can play football more valuable than a research scientist?
Does a Wall Street speculator deserve millions for gambling with your money, while sitting in an air conditioned office?
You would have to pay me a ton of money to be outside all day picking oranges, but those workers get paid squat.
Should a US company, making billions off of cheap labor, be allowed to tax shelter that money?
Should a CEO be allowed to make a bazillion dollars while paying the lowest allowable wages to his or her workers, all the while gaming the system through bribery and shenanigans?
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It's not speculative it's fact.
A football player brings entertainment to millions with his efforts. A guy flipping burgers made one person less hungry. An athletes incredible work ethic and training got him into that position.
A Wall Street broker worked hard and smart to be in the position to control millions. Those that worked equally hard and smartly give him the fruits if that labor to manage.
Your orange picker while working hard has picked a profession where his efforts have never been rewarded. A profession where no training or education is or will be needed. For him to expect more is foolish.
To continue your argument means you also don't get how the natural system of our society works. Good luck you will need it.