Michael, my point is neither lazy nor redundant - to use plain English - but merely reinforces the fact that there is no harm in questioning the growing extremes of poverty and riches in this country and the reasons for it.

To question this growing gap, some definition of what is acceptable and unacceptable in terms of rags and riches is surely appropriate.

If you think such questions are tiresome, then don't discuss them, accept the status quo, and retire to your ivory tower. I prefer not to - even if you do find it tiresome.