The inequality of our system, the wealth inequality that we have, it isn't organic. It didn't magically happen. It happened because We have a tax code that has allowed wealth to be taxed at a lower rate than wages. and where we put the burden of taxation, often on small and medium sized businesses, while multinational corporations don't pay a single dime. And that's why we need a. (12:42–12:49)
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Asserts that the U.S. tax code favors wealth over wages in terms of tax rates.
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