President Obama said, "I think when you spread the wealth around, it's good for everybody." What theory of social justice is least consistent with the President's remarks?

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Robert Nozick's entitlement theory argues that individuals are entitled to the fruits of their labor and any wealth redistribution would violate their rights. This is inconsistent with President Obama's statement about spreading the wealth around for the benefit of everyone. Marxism, utilitarianism, and Rawls's maximin principle all support some form of wealth redistribution.

President Obama Said, "I Think When You Spread the Wealth