This looks like a worthwhile post for HN discussion, so I hope it doesn't disappear too quickly after this Friday night.
One group will claim inequality can be solved by government handouts, another group will claim that government handouts are a major driving factor in said inequality. Both sides have reasonable and logical arguments as well as sufficient evidence to make either side a completely justifiable view. Ask 10 economists to comment on this issue and you'll get 11 different answers!
I enjoy debating such issues, but clearly - some do not!