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To: Moominoid who wrote (77001)3/27/2008 11:11:52 PM
From: benwood  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 116555
 
They have a healthy middle class... we have corporate aristocracy, one that despises the class that supports them. Historically, respect for fellow man returns when heads roll.



To: Moominoid who wrote (77001)3/28/2008 12:08:05 PM
From: KyrosL  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 116555
 
The big difference is that inequality in America is much greater than in Australia. Australia Gini index is 30.5, USA is 45. The two big contributors to income equality in Australia is relatively higher taxes on high incomes, and universal health care.