Wealth Inequality in America

[Jay520]

I seen this video quite a while ago. While I must admit the presentation was very well executed, I cannot agree with it because of a few issues it overlooks. The biggest issue I have with it is the fact that it rests on the premise the wealth inequality is inherently wrong, which I don't think is necessarily the case. The importance lies not in the amount of income the various groups make in relation to the rich; rather, importance lies in whether the low-earners are earning enough to make a comfortable living, and income mobility

For example, if 95% of Americans had a comfortable lifestyle, with a similar wealth divide, I'm sure most would consider that a successful system. So wealth inequality in itself doesn't tell us much. Take note that I'm not saying the low-earners do earn enough to make a comfortable or that the poor have the ability to acquire a comfortable living (that would probably require a hefty debate on the meaning of 'comfortable.'). I'm just criticizing the video for overlooking the important issues (which the author may or may not be able to argue in his favor), and focusing on less important issues.