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[–] AnonymousCrowdMember 1 point 4 points (+5|-1) ago 

Unless you happen to belong to the "one percent", Bernie isn't really after your wallet. The article itself talks about him going after the MULTI-millionaires and BILLIONAIRES. Also, I should point out that under Dwight Eisenhower the tax rates on the one percent were FAR higher than anything that is being proposed today. If the Republicans are truly so eager to return to the 1950s, why are they against returning to the tax rates of the 1950s?

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[–] brother_tempus 2 points -1 points (+1|-2) ago 

Trying to rationalize Bermis plan of theft because he is only going after a few people instead of everyone is morally dishonest

Besides as we see with socialism, the rich leave and the rest get their wallets picked

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[–] AnonymousCrowdMember 1 point 0 points (+1|-1) ago 

Of those to whom much is given, much is required. With great power comes great responsibility. There are many ways to say it, but the point is that those who have profited the most are the people who are most in debt to society, and they have a moral imperative to give back.

We live on a finite planet with limited resources, and those who would hoard them are morally wrong. Gluttony does not just apply to food. It would not have been possible for the rich to acquire their wealth without using the infrastructure that was paid for by the people of the nation.

You may see Bernie Sanders policies as "theft", but I see them as your moral duty. Those who aren't rich are already doing their part. The fact that the rich have been avoided their responsibility does not make it wrong to demand they start fulfilling their end of the bargain.