I doubt that many of those posting comments on this opinion piece are part of the 1% yet most see no problem in a steadily increasing wealth gap that undermines democracy and does not serve the common good.

The author is not suggesting that the one percent be taxed out of existence only that some needed balance is brought into the system.  Reducing income tax as they plan to do in the United  States will disproportionately benefit the wealthy and further undermine democracy.

The 1% or more accurately the .05% are succeeding in creating an increasingly managed democracy that serves their self interest.