Huey P. Long's vision of wealth distribution was a bold proposition for his time. Especially after the onset of the great depression. I understand how he feels that wealth should be spread throughout the working classes however I feel he walks a fine line when regulating how someone can earn or spend their money. He refers often to the Deceleration of independence when mentioning the pursuit of happiness but how can one person limit another persons ability to earn money and still live by those words? Other forms of regulating such as higher taxes or creating laws to prevent monopolizing the market I think are a more reasonable approach than putting a cap on how much you can earn. Especially in a country which allows its people simple liberties such as earning a living with no government resistance.

Washington and DuBois were both very passionate about giving the Black American a voice in the changing political and economic climate of the United States. DuBois however felt that these rights shouldn't have to be fought for because as free men they where already afforded the same rights as every American as written in the constitution. I can see where the conflict lies with this issue and why he disagreed with Mr. Washingtons approach. DuBois had a valid point in my opinion to disagree with Mr. Washington. How can you only be given some civil rights or respected in some but not all ways and consider that an achievement for the race.

Born enslaved, Booker T. Washington knew better than most how it felt to start at the bottom. I think this experience is what molded his way of thinking into one of cooperation and partnership rather than resistance and animosity toward another race. His words speak as if he felt that Black Americans would be able to reach some financial and political freedoms and this would be an achievement even if they were not afforded all the same rights.