New York
Here is the 64 million dollar question: is there a moral case against soaking the rich? I can’t think of a better place to ponder such an issue than right here in the womb of capitalism, the Big Bagel, taking into account that within the narrow corridor that is Manhattan Island some of the greediest, as well as grubbiest, human beings live and work. The second richest American, a Nebraskan, says that the state should, but he would, wouldn’t he? I have never warmed to Warren Buffett because behind that cuddly, avuncular manner is a shrewdy who always looks out for number one. I know, I know, he’s leaving most of his moolah to charity, but when you’ve got 45 billion and have your family set for life, what’s the use of trying to take it with you. My beef with Buffett is the business he’s in. He makes bets on other people’s accomplishments and risks.
My old man built factories in Greece and in Africa, constructed and operated commercial vessels, erected hotels and started up insurance companies.
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