The real wages of the average working American have not kept pace with the overall growth and prosperity of our economy in general, and specifically, with that of the top 10 or 15%. This clearly demonstrates a gross disparity and inequity in the distribution of wealth in the U.S. today. I never suggested anyone deserves a free ride, just that we can and should do better. Things were improving under President Clinton, but whatever gains were made were quickly undone over the past 3 and a half years under Mr. Bush. That is why I will vote for John Kerry.