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Blogs Liberty and Power Americans Oppose Government Redistribution of Wealth

Jun 29, 2008

Americans Oppose Government Redistribution of Wealth

by Liberty and Power

Perhaps the masses aren't such fools after all. When asked for the solution to economic problems, 84 percent of Americans oppose the redistribution of wealth. Hopefully, Obama, who seems very sensitive to shifting political winds on gun control and other issues, will take note.

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Justin A Bowen - 7/1/2008

I'd like to see a question in that survey where Americans are asked if they believe that government programs like Social Security and Medicare amount to income redistribution.