Abigail Disney(Abigail Disney) has a lot of criticism of American billionaires, especially when they inherit a lot of cash and don't have to pay income tax.
In an interview on Tuesday, Abigail discussed the "long-lasting, intergenerational spirit" that exists among wealthy families in the United States, that is, the use of the tax system to protect their assets.
"the truth is that these people sit on the sofa to make money and don't pay taxes, while ordinary people go out to work every day and work hard to make ends meet," she said. This seems to be an inverted structure. "
Abigail's comments are in response to recent reports about how some of America's richest people evade taxes. While the tax avoidance practices mentioned in the report are not illegal, Disney pointed out that the behavior of billionaires to protect their assets is a moral issue, not a question of legitimacy.
"for many people, especially those deeply rooted in money-making and money-making culture, morality is a trivial, ineffective nuisance, an abstract set of principles that cannot withstand the ordeal of life," she said. "
She likens wealth to addiction, explaining: "when you have wealth, you have to have more."
She added: "there are some people on private jets who would rather be shot than fly first class on a regular airline because it means they have to go through the airport. This is extremely dangerous to society. "
Abigail Disney, the granddaughter of Disney co-founder Roy Disney, has no position in the company and holds only a small stake. She revealed two years ago that she was worth $120 million.
But the rich woman has always been known for criticizing the severe polarization between the rich and the poor in the United States. she is a member of Patriotic Millionaires, which is made up of rich people who want the government to raise taxes on them.
She has also criticized Disney's predecessor, CEO Bob Iger, for being overpaid, while some Disney theme park staff are struggling on the poverty line. After the outbreak last year, she condemned Disney's practice of forcing low-paid employees to take unpaid leave, and last fall she supported US Senator Elizabeth Warren, who criticized Disney for putting the interests of shareholders and CEO above employee welfare.