while the economic income of the lowest decile equals only 8% of the income of the highest decile (a slight improvement as compared with 6.6% 40 years ago), the payments that they receive and the fact that their income tax and national insurance payments equal less than 2% of that of the highest decile, raise their disposable income to 19% of that of the highest decile. When one also takes into account the services that are provided directly by the government, the inequality is reduced even further, raising the lowest decile's actual income (financial plus the value of services provided) to 27% of that of the highest decile. This is 3.4 times more than before government intervention.

While in the U.S. the disparity among the classes is huge, it is easier to make a leaving. One of the rasons for this is the tax benefits given when one purchases
a residence.

The social-democrats are demagogical when raising the argument about the disparity.

I am an Israeli tax lawyer working in the US. If I would work in Israel, I would not be able to purchase an apartment without the help of my parents.

Here in the U.S, I am rewareded for my hard work - which means that despite the disparity among the classes there is a a chance by any university educated man to make an honorable leaving

No.

There is free state funded colleges known as "community college". It is generally agreed that their level is lower than that of "private" colleges, but you can get a degree.