Yesterday I did a rare, sit-down lunch. Outside the eatery, I passed a homeless guy with a sign that read "Vote Obama, I need the
money." I laughed.
In the restaurant my server had on a "Obama 08" necktie.
When the bill came I told the server I was not going to tip him and explained to him that I was practicing the Obama re-distribution of wealth concept.
He stood there in disbelief while I showed him a ten-dollar bill and told him that I was going to "redistribute" his tip to someone who I deemed more in need--the homeless guy outside.
I went outside, gave the homeless guy $10 and told him to thank the server (gave him his name) inside as I've decided he could use the money more. The homeless guy seemed genuinely grateful (surprised me).
Based upon the waiter's reaction to my unscientific study, the
redistribution of wealth is an easier thing to swallow in concept than in actual practical application.
I will be continuing this study until November 5th.
Subject: re-distribution 
Sun Oct 26, 2008 11:20 pm
