Today on my way to lunch I passed a homeless with a sign that
read "Vote Obama, I need the money." I laughed.
Once in the restaurant my server had on an "Obama 08" tie, again I laughed
as he had given away his political preference--just imagine the COINCIDENCE.
When the bill came I decided not to tip the server and explained to him that I was exploring the Obama redistribution of
wealth concept. He stood there in disbelief while I told him that I
was going to redistribute his tip to someone who I deemed more in
need...the homeless guy outside. The server angrily stormed from
my sight.
I went outside, gave the homeless guy $10 and told him to
thank the server inside, as I 've decided he could use the money more.
The homeless guy was grateful.
At the end of my rather unscientific redistribution experiment I realized
the homeless guy was grateful for the money he did not earn, but the waiter
was pretty angry that I gave away the money he did earn even though the
actual recipient needed money more.
I therefore conclude that redistribution of wealth is a much
easier thing to swallow in concept than in practical application.