Help the Poor?

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/7681435.stm
 
The article quotes a report saying in the nations surveyed, income of the richest 10% of people was, on average, nearly nine times that of the poorest 10%. In the US, the “rich” makes more than 15 times as much money as the poor. The income gap has widened over the years, so, in conclusion, [...]