Thesis: America will eventually become a middle-class nation again; it just takes time. America is in a state where two sides are fighting against each other. The middle class wants higher minimum wage and higher paying jobs, while upper class wants lower taxes. Both sides only want what benefits themselves. It's possible for each side to get what they want, but according to Paul Krugman, it's just a matter of time. He believes that creating a nation with income equality is a slow process, but is able to be done. I agree, because change in this country doesn't often happen without time. Evaluation: This piece is strong due to how Krugman approached writing it. He makes it seem as if the matter of income inequality is a regular topic. Instead
