> Higher taxes go to the government, and therefore the interests that have captured the government.
replyThere is at least a chance for it to be redistributed, unlike private wealth.
I'd argue we need both massive antitrust, and higher taxes on the wealthy to prevent them from amassing the power to prevent the antitrust.
replyAnd change in laws regarding the legalized corruption (Citizens United, ...). And fight for real freedom of speech.
replyThis is very complex problem that needs to be tackled from all sides simultaneously, the entrenched interests are already well setup to defend themselves.