Stir something up.

On my way to lunch Tuesday I passed a homeless guy with a sign that read "Vote Obama, I need the money." I laughed.

Once in the restaurant my server had on an "Obama 08" tie. Again I laughed as he had given away his political preference--just imagine the coincidence.

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 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 did earn, even though the actual recipient deserved money more.

I guess redistribution of wealth is an easier thing to swallow in concept than in practical application.

(not me something I read)

As a side note you will think that this is not relevant because it will only affect those making 250k or more a year, but I but the owner of the restaurant could be in that range, then he hires less people, the people that work there work more, and maybe he can't afford to have them all working there so some get fired, and the ones that stay have to work harder but do not earn more money. Interesting if you look at it this way right? I mean your boss having less take home will probably end up making you have less take home if they can still afford to keep you on staff. Especially if you work for a small company.