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Inequality is not a problem. The problem in society, which is often blamed on inequality, is poverty at the lower end of the scale. Does anyone who has adequate housing, and all the material goods he wants or needs, plenty of food, clothing etc, really care that some people have a lot more?
Definitely. I have a friend who earns 100k per annum, has adequate housing, minimal material goods due to poor financial management, eats well, is fully clothed. However he is always moaning about rich pricks and how hard done by he is. Plenty of envy out there, and you will find it in the middle classes as well.
More the politics of make everyone pay tax which is often a right wing outlook.
When professionals pay 30% income and gst and real estate moguls etc pay 0% there are many and varied issues to consider.
Real businesses have to pay a flat 15% on their sales while others pay nothing.
Probably poorly worded. I don't think everyone should have the same outcome. Young people should have the same opportunities (education etc) but the outcome rests with the individual. Last time I looked the NZ communist party wasn't polling well. I don't think many support the idea of everyone being exactly the same. I do agree that the continued rise in asset and income inequality is not good for society eventually, the USA might be a lot closer than us.
I don't think any party is seriously addressing the issue.