We are mostly tech people here, right? Given that, I have a suggestion. We should all be smart, compensated well, etc.

If you worry about things like this, study what's been said by Warren Buffet, Jack Bogle, and Ray Dalio. These guys have won the game and explain clearly how anyone (yes anyone) can slowly accumulate wealth. It really does work.

The site Bogleheads.org is full of helpful ideas and people that will guide anyone that asks nicely.

This problem cannot be solved by politics, but rather by education. Happy (and prosperous) 2019 to all!