We live in a nation where by Constitution we are assure freedom of speech, thought, expression and religion, however social inequality are as alive in America as they ever been. One of the reason for it is the wealth and income differences. In cities like New York the gap between the rich and a working class is significant and very noticeable, and we shouldn’t pretend that is different, but what we can do is try to make it better for ourselves, instead of complaining, motivate and raise up with every opportunity we have to do so.
Paul Krugman in “Confronting Inequality “ writes about the transition of increasing inequality that negatively affects our society, he also implies some suggestions to prevent or at least reduce these changes. In the early beginning of his essay he refers to Thomas Jefferson statement, “The small landholders are the most precious part of a state”, page 323. In other words, the wide middle class is the most valuable group of people in the entire society. That’s why is important that middle class remains strong and reduces the chasm between them and the rich.
Good start - I'm not sure what the connection you're making between the Constitution and equality is. Do any of those rights you've listed give us the right to equality? Explain this connection or find a different place to start.
ReplyDeleteAlso, in your thesis, clarify the kind of action you're calling for: that individuals should work to improve their economic status, or that the society itself should confront inequality? (Both these things can be true, of course, but clarify which is your argument, or, if you want to talk about both, make that clear also.)