This is from a funny email that someone sent to me about redistribution of wealth. I (Peter) thought it was pretty funny, so I figured I would post it here for the world to see.
"In a local restaurant my server had on an "Obama 08" tie; I laughed, as he had given away his political preference--just imagine the coincidence--because... When the bill came I decided not to tip the server, and explained to him that I was exploring the Obama redistribution of wealth concept. He stood there in disbelief while I told him that I was going to redistribute his tip to someone who I deemed more in need--the homeless guy outside. The server angrily stormed from my sight. I went outside, gave the homeless guy $10, and told him to thank the server inside, as I've decided he (the homeless guy) could use the money more. The homeless guy was grateful. At the end of my rather unscientific redistribution experiment, I realized the homeless guy was grateful for the money he did not earn, but the waiter was pretty angry that I gave away the money he earned, even though the homeless guy "needed" it more.
I guess redistribution of wealth is an easier thing to swallow in concept than in practical application."
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