Part II: Inequality for All

Overview:  We recently viewed the first part of the documentary, Inequality for All in which Robert Reich addresses this issue from the economic viewpoint and explains how it impacts all Americans.  You expressed your opening views on the film and made comparisons to Ayn Rand’s Anthem.

Directions:  Today, we will continue watching Inequality for All.  While you watch, please take notes.  In this blog space, jot down your continuing questions and impressions in three (3) paragraphs using direct evidence from the documentary.  Please use the list of questions from Robert Reich's website to help us begin our discussion.

Study Questions

• Describe  a  moment  from this viewing section of  Inequality for All that  is  really  sticking  with  you  –  maybe  you  found  it  particularly  inspiring  or  particularly  troubling.    What  was  it  about  that  moment  that  is  so  memorable?

• Reich  says,  “The  question  is  not  inequality  per  se;  the  question  is,  when  does  inequality  become  a  problem?”  In  your  own  words,  when  do  you  think  inequality  becomes  a  problem?  Do you see a problem now?  Explain how you see it around your community.

• Reich  asks,  “Why  didn’t  the  nation  respond  to  the  Great  Regression  that  started  around  1980?  Why  didn’t  we  take  bold  steps  to  ensure  that  the  economy  would  continue  to  work  for  just  about  everyone?”  What  bold  steps  do  you  think  we  need  now?  What could you do?

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http://inequalityforall.com/