I think this is why the only reasonable end-game for progressive ideas is a universal basic income.  The point of positive social policy <i>should</i> be to lift everyone along the bottom&#x2F;middle as much as possible while lowering the ceiling for the top as little as possible, and I believe that UBI, universal healthcare, and universal education will do that (increased taxes offset by increased social stability and economic growth).<p>At least for me, the question is not, &quot;How can I show these &#x27;little people&#x27; how to live better,&quot; it&#x27;s, &quot;What resources would I need to get back to where I am now if I found myself in situation X?&quot;  I don&#x27;t see how that is condescending.