In the U.S., explains Bezruchka, there is still a class warfare taking place, with the rich attacking everyone else. Although this war has been going on for 10,000 years, it is worse these last few years. "The weapons of class warfare are symbolic missiles, shot through our media-TV, movies, magazines, and the Internet," advertising Nike shoes and promoting celebrities who have it all.

             In other words, the class warfare is comparing oneself with others and recognizing that one is less well off than they are. The rich do not necessarily have more stuff, but they could if they wanted it. The money, the power, and the ability to buy is always there. Recognizing this difference leads to psychological stress in those who have less. Stress leads to physical and mental illnesses. In short, Bezruchka states, "Societies that have a big gap between those on the top and those on the bottom will be less healthy than societies where there is a smaller gap." In fact there are 25 other countries healthier than the U.S., given this definition. How has this discrepancy taken place? The wealthy are getting more and more of the pie. Only the rich and super rich are seeing gains in income. .

             Racism is another factor that has caused a pervasive illness in the U.S. Although minorities have always been demeaned, it is more subtle now. According to Bezruchka, an African-American male living in Harlem lives less long than one in Bangladesh, one of the world's poorest countries. Americans have been made to believe that the American Dream of rags to riches can be obtained through hard work. However, "The American Dream, ladies and gentlemen, is a nightmare." .

             What can be done to alleviate this situation? He supports organizing the poor and working class to redistribute the income, so that the wealth does not stay in the upper ranks. It is essential to begin to speak up and vote for those who promote an equal means of distribution.