Many people feel that the American Dream is to be wealthy, luxurious and having a high place in the social ladder. Everyone strives to reach this "Wonderful Dream." But, everyone gets held back. Collins' book "Economic Apartheid in America", explains why these blocks are being put up. He states that one of the major problems is the economic inequality. The corporations such as Nike, Toshiba, and Baby Ruth have set their own standards. This began in the 70's when the pow

Moore gives a good description of this idea in his book, "Downsize This". He provides us with examples such as Nike having workers in Indonesia for low profit and sweatshop conditions and Baby Ruth Candy Company laying-off hard working people just as business was picking up. How are people supposed to pay high taxes, or for that matter any taxes at all, if they don't have much job security? General Motors also lied and deceived their employees in addition to laying them off. They were promised benefits and good pay, and didn't receive anything. When this confronted them, Baby Ruth Corporation shut the doors and gave no comment. How can society function properly as a whole, when these types of things are occurring? Class is also an issue. Moore argues that class is a big part of tax raises and lay-offs. He states that the richest 1% in American society are white people, Adding to the inequality that Hooks feels.

er started shifting to the big corporations. They began to donate money, making their voice become

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