The Distribution of Wealth in America

I have to share this video with you all. This video was posted back in November of 2012, but really does a great job of illustrating the distribution of wealth in America and how much what we think varies from reality. After watching this I didn't even know how to respond and could only say "wow". Take a few minutes to watch the video below.

Many of us have had several conversations discussing the disparities among the rich, the poor, and the disappearing middle class, but seeing it illustrated in this fashion really brings home and is truly telling. I understand the American Dream of being able to start your own business, make a profit and hopefully prosper. I am a huge supporter of small businesses and entrepreneurs, but the America we live in today does more to stifle the American Dream than to encourage it. It really is sad and disheartening to see the separation grow and understand the difficulty of climbing to a higher economic class.

What do you think? How does watching this video make you feel? How is our capitalistic society impacted the people?

--Krystal