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> Most of the rich became that way by engaging in unethical/immoral acts.

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Admittedly, I don't have data to provide you. I can only tell you my observations based on a rather large social circle I'm exposed to and just the sheer frequency that the wealthy engage in white collar crime. Do you honestly believe that corporate raiders such as Nelson Peltz, Carl Icahn, Henry Kravis provided billions in value added, you are naive at best. Do you also believe the Russian oligarchs made their money in a moral way? Insider trading, market manipulation, Bribery (aka lobbying), fraud, etc..... That's how most people become billionaires.




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