if the existing distribution of wealth and income...

[ElFenix]

is the product of prior governmental action to allow the creation of markets and their protection through the laws of property and contract, then how can it be said that any existing distribution is irreducibly private and not amenable to redistribution in the public interest?

 

[Zephyr106]

Originally posted by: ElFenix
is the product of prior governmental action to allow the creation of markets and their protection through the laws of property and contract, then how can it be said that any existing distribution is irreducibly private and not amenable to redistribution in the public interest?

Surely you must realize that money talks. And money talks with a megaphone to politicians.

Zephyr