IMHO,
instead of demonizing the rich (own what you earn, earn what you own) how about running the state like a business or a family. Don't need it? Don't get it. Can't afford it? Don't buy it. If this simple plan was put into place (and less demonizing dished out) "Problem Solved". Families go bankrupt when they pay out more than they take in. The same goes with any business. No matter how good it makes you feel, if you cannot afford it........
Just my opinion. I own a small business and I have a family.
Mr_B