Robert Reich Inequality For All

“Inequality for All” is a self-directed film documentary starring the former Secretary of Labor, Robert Reich. In his documentary he provides pertinent information on the economic condition of the United States, specifically outlining the roll of Middle Class citizens and their contribution in the wealth and condition of the United States (Kornbluth, 2013). The documentary began by drawing a clear line between healthy forms of inequality and the issue that inequality opposes, defining inequality as the economic difference between classes. Reich further explains that the United States possesses the most uneven distribution of income in the world. However, it was not always this way (Kornbluth, 2013). After World War II, during “The Great Prosperity” there was a small gap inequality, the rises of unions and incredible prosperity in our nation (Kornbluth, 2013).

Additionally, Reich presents a historical overview of our tax-history, noting significant changes that occurred in 1928 and 2007 where the middle class became stagnant, the top one percent of the wealthy began to boom and those who lived in poverty, stayed (Kornbluth, 2013). This poses major concern. The United States is funded by

In 1978, when higher education rates started to flatten out, we experienced a shift in the classes (Kornbluth, 2013). Thus, Reich (2013) could not emphasis more that the U.S Government and the top one percent of the wealthy should be paying into a highly skilled workforce, in order to expand the working class and decrease inequality. Finally, Reich (2013) ends his film explaining the issue behind presidential elections and how the top one percent stays in power by shuffling millions of dollars into their campaign so they can call in favors later. Favors such as bailouts, subsidies and taxes that keep their money secure and the people