Friend:
Today is another stark reminder of inequality in this country. Millions of Cyber Monday deals will create astronomical profits for CEOs like Jeff Bezos, making them even wealthier. At the same time, warehouse workers often suffer traumatic working conditions and unfair wages while barely making ends meet.
I know you must be thinking, that’s rich coming from another billionaire. I’m not exempt from conversations about wealth disparity — and I know I have a responsibility to help reshape this system that allowed me to see such success. I take that responsibility seriously.
That’s why, in addition to signing The Giving Pledge to give away the majority of my wealth during my lifetime, I strongly support a wealth tax on the wealthiest 0.1%, and would implement a national living wage of at least $15 per hour as president.
I know that these changes won’t fix everything that’s wrong with the way money is spread in this country, but this is how we start to fix a broken system: with major structural reforms that try to even the playing field.
On your side,
Tom
