So vote for a wealth ceiling that you could live with Zzarchov, nobody mentioned stripping your assets and sticking you in grey overalls. Collective programes such as our medicare are the most cost effective, that type of programe can and does work accross the board. I would be in favour of a modified mixed economy but with no opulent useless upper class. Individual initative can be rewarded and the needs of the majority can still be addressed simultaneously. Of course the rich ain't going to tell you that are they? Pure socialism is many generations in the future if it happens at all, and I agree with you I wouldn't like it myself. We will very shortly witness what happens when pure capitalism unwinds, again.
Again, missing a key point. I like the Idea of an opulent useless upper class, something to work towards. I could do with a little higher estate taxes mind you, we can't rely on everyone being Hiltons and Buffets to even the playing field for the newcomers.