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To: tejek who wrote (425966)	10/14/2008 2:07:30 PM
From: Brumar89	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 1574281

Actually this is the best country in the world for poor people. A safety net, generous people, lots of opportunities. Thats why poor people walk across the desert to get here. the gap between the rich and the poor is so large in this country,

To: tejek who wrote (425966)	10/14/2008 2:22:48 PM
From: i-node	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 1574281

>>> the gap between the rich and the poor is so large in this country, Larger than China? Nope. In fact, USA has a relatively small Gini Coefficient (UN) compared to some countries -- US - 40.8 Turkey - 43.6 Venezuela - 48.2 Argentina - 51.3 Brazil - 57.0 China - 46.9 Russia - 39.9 Thailand - 42.0 Iran - 43.0 Israel - 39.2 For the most part, Socialist countries such as Canada and most of Europe are the only places that have a lower GINI than the US; even Great Britain has a 36 which approaches ours. Suppose Obama is elected and manages to implement his income redistribution plan? We could well end up with a GINI of 36 making us as socialist as the Brits. I know you think that would be good, but I believe a far better solution if for you to get your ass to Europe and leave us the hell alone.