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"Income inequality" has existed since the Stone Age, when Ug possessed skills that demanded a higher compensation than Grug in the Stone Age marketplace. And Yes, I'm sure Grug displayed class envy. But let's do the math to illustrate why "income inequality" is only going to grow, based upon the stubborn laws of mathematics. An individual making $300,000/yr receives a 5% raise and his income increases by $15,000. A second person makes only $30,000/yr, but receives a much bigger raise of 20%. However, that only translates to a $6000/yr. increase. Voila, "income inequality" grows. The ONLY way to reduce "income inequality" is to put a permanent freeze on higher incomes. Unless one is prepared to introduce such a measure, which would dis-incent work (perhaps that's the goal, after all) it's probably best to remain silent on a non-issue. Income is an result, and America has never guaranteed equality of results.