This article is simplistic on so many different levels. Let's start with the so-called "top 1%." It makes for a great headline, but it hides the massive gap between someone like Globe and Mail owner (Canada's richest family) David Thomson, who's family estimated net worth has been pegged at $25 billion, and a new immigrant who ends up owning five convenience stores after 25 years of working an average of 85 hours a week. We shouldn't begrudge David Thomson for inheriting his money from his very astute father (Ken) who had previously inherited his fortune from his equally far-sighted father Roy. You can't honestly compare billionaires with political connections, media influence, teams of lawyers and accountants on retainer and street smart (immigrant or not) entrepreneurs who have managed to stash away a million or two after working hard their entire lives. Your article doesn't try to highlight those nuances because it would undermine your already weak case for government intervention.