Tech markets initiating hiring freezes on Americans is incredibly short sighted. American financial institutions and their currency are only backed by the stability of the American society, excluding its labor is going to harm the ability to invest in tech in the long term.

The free market is an incredibly effective tool in our tool box, but it’s not the only one. Just because you can use a wrench as a hammer, doesn’t mean you should.

“Part of the reason for this is that much of America’s inequality is the result of market distortions, with incentives directed not at creating new wealth but at taking it from others.” -Joseph E. Stiglitz

How much in our society that we take for granted is wealth taking but not wealth creating?

Aristotle saw the middle class as essential to democracy, balancing the rich and poor to prevent extremes. Its moderation fosters stability, fairness, and broad participation in governance. Without it, polarization grows, leading to unrest and the rise of demagogues.

“Do not expect Plato’s ideal republic; be satisfied with even the smallest step forward, and consider this no small achievement.” -Marcus Aurelius