The least among us

Those who are against social justice raise the specter of communism at first hint of the term. They warn that equality of outcome will destroy all economic growth and incentive but of course they are being disingenous for what we try to achieve is access to opportunity rather than guranteed outcome.

America was largely built on measured policy on capitalism which taxed heavily at the highest incomes (Eisenhower era for example). With that money came roads, railways, national parks and all kind of public services which helped advance the greater good for the most people possible. It is largely how the middle class was built.

Today any taxing of excessive wealth is seen as anathema by worshippers of unfettered markets. The "I get mine" mindset runs counter to a country that used to hinge its values on civility and social conscience. Instead the GOP pays lip service to family values of the working class while filling the coffers of venture capitalists.

So much for social justice, but let us realize that the quality of your society is only as good as what happens to the least among us.