Any exchange of goods or services redistributes the wealth.



Kubez wrote:
Wrong. An exchange is just that: I trade my money for something I value
or need, whether it's a steak or a DVD.

Well, if it did not redistribute the wealth in some degree, then profit
would be impossible.

I realize that this is a difficult concept for one who thinks 'Economics
In One Lesson' is the pinnacle of knowledge, but think about it a while,
let it percolate.


... Redistribution means that my
money is taken from me and nothing given in return

Really? In that case, Social Security is NOT redistribution, because
something is very definitely given in return.

... and the money is then
given to someone else without them deserve it by providing a good or
service.

Really? Other people who have paid into Social Security should not be
given benefits? That means your concept is basically to steal money from
those who have already paid.


If you tried working for free for a couple of months, you might understand
what we've been talking about.

If you tried to actually understand some basic economic principles,
instead of deciding you already know everything, maybe you wouldn't
sound like a nutcase.

DSK