I doubt there are many people who are not concerned about the state of things in our world today. We are in the midst of a housing crisis. The job market is slim, except for those willing to work for far less than the minimum wage should be. We all know at least one person who is struggling, in the attempt to keep a roof over himself and his family. The cost of living is so far above the income of the average American that many are losing hope. It is no wonder that apathy has dominated the collective consciousness. Those who are not depressed by the entire mess, are angry and capable of violence.
Biden had a bold and optimistic agenda when he took office almost a year ago. His spending plans call for dollar amounts that are beyond the comprehension of most, but his plans are to reverse climate change, to create more jobs, and most importantly, to tax the wealthy billionaires who continue to get richer at the expense of all humanity. We all know who these people and their corporate affiliates are: Chevron, Exxon, Chase Bank, Charles Koch Industries, Mitch McConnell, Joe Manchin, Mark Zukerberg, Cargill, Gibson Dunn Law Firm, Jeff Bezos, Bill Gates, Warren Buffett, and Walmart’s Waltons, to name a few. And let us not forget one of the best known deceivers of all – Donald Trump. While most Americans suffered great loss during last year’s pandemic, these people saw their profits increase. What is wrong with that picture? Biden’s proposal to tax the obscenely wealthy and put that money where it is needed most, would be a big step in turning our country around and addressing the serious problem of climate change.
Our current tax system is designed to protect the rich. In fact, too many facets of our “democracy” exist for the benefit of a mere 1% of our population. This makes all of us vulnerable. That vulnerability is feeding the unrest and outrage is brewing beneath it all. The tension in our world is palpable. We must begin to push back. I pray that Biden can achieve his goals before all hell breaks loose.
