Nicholas Kristof on Inequality

[Iwillnevergiveup]

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/02/opinion/02kristof.html?ref=opinion

"John Steinbeck observed that 'a sad soul can kill you quicker, far quicker than a germ.'"

The brilliant Mr. Kristof highlights a new book by Richard Wilkinson and Kate Pickett that sounds a loud alarm on the physical effects of unequal wealth distribution titled, "The Spirit Level: Why Greater Equality Makes Societies Stronger."

[Iwillnevergiveup]

1. "a melancholy of the soul"

Doesn't that perfectly describe many of our politicians, corporate heads, courts, and others in positions of power? I've got mine - go away.

[Demeter]

2. The Souless Don't Feel Melancholy