Americans: Selfish Hypocrites  Funny thing, about America: we
think things should be pretty equal, money-wise. We're not so
into huge gaps between rich and poor. But when we learn massive
inequality exists, what do we do? Nothing! We're also selfish,
in America.  A recent survey out of Harvard Business School
shows that, when asked about their ideals of wealth
distribution, Americans say they want to see a far more
equitable society than exists. Even Republicans say this! But as
you look around, you notice that there does not seem to be a
unified group of millions of Americans marching in the streets
to demand greater equality of wealth.  Why? The survey's authors
politely observe that "Americans exhibit a general disconnect
between their attitudes toward economic equality and their self-
interest and public policy preferences." We are selfish bastards
who really couldn't give a fuck if people are poor, or what. I
mean, we're happy to tell some pollster on the phone that we
support income equality, but to go o