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> I would rather live in a country where an individual can save and invest to become a billionaire.

Steinbeck has a dynamite line about this. It's a goofy point at any rate because there is no evidence that you can realistically _save_ to become a billionaire. It's typically inherited.

> Where is the growth and innovation in those countries?

Literally everywhere? A fun exercise is to read about some burgeoning Canadian or European tech companies and contrast them with eg Uber or WeWork.

> I want to live in a country with opportunity, not one of equality

Without public schools and healthcare, most people get no opportunity.



> Steinbeck has a dynamite line about this.

I'd appreciate you quoting it.


“Socialism never took root in America because the poor see themselves not as an exploited proletariat but as temporarily embarrassed millionaires.”

It's often attributed to Steinbeck but in my understanding, it's not entirely clear if that's true or not.


Ah right! Should've made the connection.

Since I have you for a moment, let me just say I admire the work you do for Rust.


Thank you!




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