Pope demands legitimate redistribution of wealth

Pope Francis called Friday for governments to redistribute wealth to the poor in a new spirit of generosity to help curb the "economy of exclusion" that is taking hold today.

http://www.statesman.com/news/ap/top-news/pope-demands-legitimate-redistribution-of-wealth/nfr8Q/

It's what Jesus told us to do:

Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and follow me.

Matthew 19:21 KJV

Q: What part of that does America not understand?

A: We understand it perfectly. We just don't want to do it.

By the way, it doesn't mean taking from the rich to give to the richer on the basis of racial or religious differences (e.g., the LA Clippers and the Beverly Hills Hotel):

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/beverly-hills-hotel-boycott-polo-702362