Why is income inequality a bad thing? If someone works harder than someone else, shouldn't they be paid more? Most income envy is due to the media. Without the media telling people they need to buy this and that, or they don't measure up without having this or that, people would be satisfied with all that is ever necessary, food, water, and shelter. The only time income inequality is truly a significant thing is when tyrants are in control. The modern Democratic party of the U.S. is trying to push our country into tyrannical rule. How can anyone support that?