One random point: This not so hypothetical is one of the main reasons I can't support high taxes on the rich. Let's say someone creates a cure for cancer. He no doubt has spent most of his time, energy, and money researching and developing this cure. He sells it to people with cancer for a very large amount of money and becomes a billionaire. Tell me why this person does not deserve every cent of his billion dollars.
Now here's something different. Let's say there is a new movie with Miley Cyrus in it that millions of people voluntarily go and see. Because of the earnings potential of the movie, Cyrus is paid 10 million dollars for her 50 or so hours of work. Tell me why she does not deserve every cent. And also I'd like to know if it is "wrong" that she made 10 million dollars, why there is little blame in this situation on the parents, kids, and people who made her worth 10 million by buying a ticket/merchandise/whatever.
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