Yes, in socialism the rich will be poorer - but the poor will also be poorer. People will lose interest in really working hard and creating jobs.

I paid $1.9 billion in taxes in my lifetime.

My charitable donations go to educational efforts, such as Teach for America, Vanderbilt University, Berkshire School.

I see no point in exchanging something that I understand, know, love and think will have a great future for something else that I know much less about.

Yes, in socialism the rich will be poorer - but the poor will also be poorer. People will lose interest in really working hard and creating jobs.

America's wealth comes from the efforts of people striving for success. Take away their incentive with badmouthing success and you take away the wealth that helps us take care of the needy.

It seems like people don't learn from the past.