[OT] Reply from Congressman Emanuel Cleaver concerningOrphanWorksActof2008

[Luke -Jr]

On Thursday 14 August 2008, Phil Thayer wrote:
> > On Thursday 14 August 2008, Phil Thayer wrote:
> > > Based on this information then we can safely say that we are living in a
> > > communistic country.  The basic principle of communism is:
> > >
> > > "To bring about happiness and prosperity for all, the distinctions
> > > between the rich and poor of society must be eliminated."
> >
> > Where is the proof for this statement?
>
> Well, when people say we should increase taxes and give more money to
> the lower income, what do you call that?

I couldn't care less what it's called. What is the proof that prosperity and 
happiness depends on elimination of the difference between rich and poor?