Monday, October 27, 2008

Redistribution of Wealth

Here is a creative approach to redistribution of wealth


Today on my way to lunch I passed a homeless guy with a sign
that read "Vote Obama, I need the money." I laughed.

Once in the restaurant, my server had on a "Obama 08" tie, again
I laughed as he had given away his political preference--just imagine
the coincidence.

When the bill came I decided not to tip the server and explained
to him that I was exploring the Obama redistribution of wealth concept.
He stood there in disbelief while I told him that I was going to
redistribute his tip to someone who I deemed more in need--the homeless
guy outside. The server angrily stormed from my sight.

I went outside, gave the homeless guy $4 and told him to thank
the server inside as I've decided he could use the money more. The
homeless guy was excited.

The homeless guy was grateful for the money he did not earn,
but the waiter was pretty angry that I gave away the money he did earn,
even though the actual recipient appeared to need the money more.

I guess redistribution of wealth is an easier thing to swallow
in concept than in practical application, as the Soviet Union
discovered.

OR IS IT.........REDISTRIBUTION OF SOMEONE ELSE'S WEALTH IS A
GREAT IDEA..............or just a fools game, and Obama's Plan
right out of his own mouth to 'Joe-the-plumber'

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