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The median wealth of white households is 20 times that of black households and 18 times that of Hispanic households, according to a Pew Research Center analysis of newly available government data from 2009. These lopsided wealth ratios are the largest since the government began publishing such data a quarter century ago and roughly twice the size of the ratios that had prevailed between these three groups for the two decades prior to the Great Recession that ended in 2009.This further disturbing confirmation of the direction our country is heading. While those who have more than enough continue to desire and acquire more as they pursue their own narrow economic self interest, we are becoming a nation of extremes economically. When this is combined with an overlay of race, it presents an ugly and unsettling picture. We seem incapable of accepting the demonstrated fact that when income and wealth are more evenly distributed, life is better, safer, healthier and more fulfilling for all of us.
Wealth gaps rise to record highs between whites, blacks and Hispanics – Global Public Square - CNN.com Blogs
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I place the blame squarely on liberal policies. What have liberals done for the poorest of the poor in this country other than make them dependent on government aid and take away the incentive to better their lives? What we need to do as a nation is provide educational training for the poorest Americans so that they can enter the workforce and bring themselves out of poverty. Free money is not getting it done, but perhaps free education might?
We have no leadership to evoke the best in us, mainly that sharing the wealth is good and healthy. I am convinced that people desire to be the best they can be, but it is almost as if they need permission to do so. Having global and national role models help, otherwise we are left with YOYO -- You're On Your Own. What an isolated and lonely place to be.
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