Equal Outcomes?

I have no problem with folks who 'contribute' more, making more money for that contribution. We do not all contribute equally, and we need not all share equally. What I have a problem with is the idea that if corporate America chooses to pay minimal wages and not provide health insurance as a part of someone's job that the person 'deserves' to go without food, shelter, clothing, transportation, or health care.

My feeling is that anyone working a 40 hour week should have a place to live, enough to eat, clothing, transportation, and health care if they get sick. That need not be extravagant - if you want lobster or steak, earn more money, otherwise you might live on macaroni and cheese or hamburger helper. If the worker's employer does not pay enough to cover those things, then we need to tax the corporations and well-off people to make sure that is covered.

I also feel that everyone who wants to work should be provided with a job. If there are not enough private sector jobs available, then the government should step in as an employer of last resort. The right wing says that everyone should work - fine, then make jobs available.

I'm sure there are folks who think I'm some sort of commie socialist weirdo, but that's okay. I think those folks are insensitive selfish jerks.