Income inequality

Inequality. What does it mean to you? For many, this evokes images of discrimination, bias, and injustice. Indeed, our very Declaration of Independence boldly proclaims that “…all men are created equal” and thus, in American society, inequality has come to acquire a very negative connotation, and is something we are taught to shun and instinctively despise.  However, I submit to you that some forms of inequality are highly desirable. After all, were there no inequality, there would be no opportunity for distinction, and no point in aspiring to great things. The form of inequality perhaps the most talked about in recent years, especially in the political sphere is “income inequality”. By using “inequality” to describe the wealth difference between the richer and less affluent elements of America, a negative light is immediately cast upon this perceived disparity without a real reason given. However, the connotation most would attach to this…