NOTE: Before answering the questions, watch the video under “Resources” below.

1. What is the main idea of Mr. Stossel’s commentary?

2. What point does Mr. Stossel make about the claim that in the U.S. “the rich get richer and the poor get poorer”?

3. The purpose of an editorial/commentary is to explain, persuade, warn, criticize, entertain, praise or answer. What do you think is the purpose of John Stossel’s editorial? Explain your answer.

4. Has Mr. Stossel’s commentary and video caused any change to your view of “inequality”? Explain your answer.