Perhpas you have heard this analogy about redistribution.

A daughter in college was talking to her Dad about Obama. She was questioning her Dad as to why he wasn't supporting Obama...because she thought he is great, and everyone should be helping those less fortunate. The daughter didn't understand her Dad's thinking. He switched the conversation to her and college. Asking how she was doing. She replied, her grades are really good, she studies all the time, rarely goes to parties, because she is studing. But she is proud of the grades she has earned. Then the Dad asked about her best friend. The daughter said...that her friend was having a blast - she was the party girl. Always having dates, going to every party, very popular in that circle. What about her grades? the Dad asked....Oh, she is barely getting D's. She doesn't study much, because she is enjoying the college life. Her Dad then offered a suggestion. Why not go to her advisor and have them 'give' some of your grade points to your friend....since she is less fortunate in getting excellent grades. That way you both will have high C averages. The Daughter said. NO WAY that isn't fair. I work hard for my grades....she parties. Her Dad said....Welcome to the Republican Party.