Don't Mind the Gap

I found this article to be very interesting. It discussed the wealth inequality in America, which is obviously a major issue today. However. its main focus was the fact that people aren't upset by the gap itself, but by the unfair policies that favor the rich. I really agree with that argument. I don't dislike celebrities or politicians because of the fact that they have money; obviously people have to be rich if they're going to run for president. However, if middle class families are paying their taxes just so rich Americans won't have to, I think that's incredibly unfair. Sure, people who work hard should be awarded with wealth. However, the wealthy have just as much of a responsibility as anyone else to support their country with taxes. If people who can't make ends meet are paying taxes, then people living in mansions have no excuse.
The article relied almost entirely on logos. The article itself gave no opinion whatsoever. Basically, it just summarized a poll that Americans recently answered about their feelings on inequity in America. Perhaps the article could have included more personal opinions, but showing bias might have made the article less credible. In some cases, it's easiest to trust an article that is totally factual, so I am left with no doubt that this is true. Americans are fine with the idea of a wealth gap, but are not okay with unfair advantages to the wealthy, and personally I am glad to hear that many people hold this belief.

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