Inequality is a Choice” or "Indifferent to Inequality

1. After reading the article “Inequality is a Choice” or "Indifferent to Inequality" (in this week's module) summarize the basic premise in a sentence, and state whether or not you agree and why or why not. Consider how the financial crisis, the bail outs of several years ago etc. may have changed people's views about inequality.  

2. You have recently been appointed to the U.S. Commission Against Poverty. Discuss what specific reforms and strategies (assume that you have a blank check at your disposal) you would attempt to implement in order to reduce or alleviate poverty in America. Explain the reasons for the strategies that you suggest.