There you see the problem with this post and people who talk like this. The whole point is they make it a "Us vs Them" debate. 'We are poor' and 'They are rich' so obviously they must be exploiting us for their wealth, kind of thinking. Once you say this then you get a free run to depend on the 'rich' for anything and everything. And if they deny any help and ask on what merit you ask for help, you can brand them straight evil.
If there is one thing people like this need to learn its that no body gives it to you in life, you have to go and get it. People who started AirBnb are not descendants of aristocrats and kings, they have not inherited billions in wealth to start new businesses on zero risk. Those people bit by bit have built their own success. Do they have to give back something to the society? Yes- Taxes. But they are not responsible for all wrongs going in the society.
Besides what is Ayn Rand saying anyway? All she is saying is we must not make up a few pay up for everybody else. Are you as a millionaire responsible if somebody else isn't. How the hell are you responsible for it? Laws and Regulations are supposed to make to help everyone get rich, not to make every one poor on average.
When a disruptive business model makes it debut a lot of pain ensues. Automation replaces people, new model of supply chains eliminate middle men etc. Our job is to move to new productive level of work, instead of fighting new trends. Its futile to fight disruptive trends, because the inherent benefits they offer means there is nothing stopping them.
Expecting a stranger to worry about your financial well being is the most ridiculous way of living your life. He has no obligation towards you, and its stupid on your part if you expect something from him.
That would be fine if we all lived on our own planet in the middle of our own universe. As it is, we have an obligation to others simply because we must co-exist. If someone is suffering it is likely because they have been deprived of something, be it resources, "property", or some technological innovation. We cannot artificially restrict each other into poverty, and if you cannot understand this you should take a moment to reflect on your morality.
How am I poor on morality when someone whom I don't even know is poor. I didn't steal anything from him, and at the same time no one gave anything to me. Opportunities are made, there is nothing like a limited pool of them in a free market economy.
I agree there is going to be a little trouble initially for somebody who is poor(I know it as I was poor once myself). But as time goes, by and large you have you make you own way out of the problem.
I also agree that a person builds on other contribution especially social ones, but remember they are available equal to everyone. So unless you are disabled, or have serious health problems- You have no reason to not work on your problems.
If there is one thing people like this need to learn its that no body gives it to you in life, you have to go and get it. People who started AirBnb are not descendants of aristocrats and kings, they have not inherited billions in wealth to start new businesses on zero risk. Those people bit by bit have built their own success. Do they have to give back something to the society? Yes- Taxes. But they are not responsible for all wrongs going in the society.
Besides what is Ayn Rand saying anyway? All she is saying is we must not make up a few pay up for everybody else. Are you as a millionaire responsible if somebody else isn't. How the hell are you responsible for it? Laws and Regulations are supposed to make to help everyone get rich, not to make every one poor on average.
When a disruptive business model makes it debut a lot of pain ensues. Automation replaces people, new model of supply chains eliminate middle men etc. Our job is to move to new productive level of work, instead of fighting new trends. Its futile to fight disruptive trends, because the inherent benefits they offer means there is nothing stopping them.
Expecting a stranger to worry about your financial well being is the most ridiculous way of living your life. He has no obligation towards you, and its stupid on your part if you expect something from him.