Reality Star Heather Dubrow threw a party that may have cost as much as $140,000. The average American makes in one year $66,622. So, Dubrow spent more than twice the average American salary for one party.

Some will say, it is her money to spend how she wishes.

I would argue with that. If she is receiving any tax credits to lessen her tax burden, some of this tax money is actually being spent on a party. How would you feel if a poor person spent their benefits on a party? Of course, we would be outraged. So, why are rich people, who gain income through not pay all their taxes, seen differently? Aren’t they manipulating the system to obtain money they don’t need to pay for a lavish party? Why is the Welfare Mom (which is largely mythic and not real) who buys a Cadillac demonized while the socialite (which is real) can use her tax reduced income on lavish parties and nary a word in protest is spoken?

It’s not so much the cost of the party, it is the misplaced sympathies we have for the rich. The temerity of these people who constantly complain about their tax burden while they can still afford lavish parties. They are doing fine and will continue to do fine if they pay their full tax bill.