President Barack Obama provides the Point: “Collectivism” (Scarcity Mentality) – Meaning there is only a specific or finite amount of economic resources; and subsequently “fairness” is defined by appropriate division, or “redistribution”, by the government of the finite resources, wealth. [Only one pie to be divided].

Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher provides the Counter Point: “Individuality” (Abundance Mentality) – Meaning there is an infinite amount of economic resources available; and subsequently “fairness” is defined by access, or “opportunity”, for the individual to seek unrestrained growth of resources, wealth. [Create more pies].

Life, Liberty and the “pursuit” of Happiness

The opportunity is within the “pursuit”.   No-one, especially government, can guarantee  your level of happiness through redistribution or arbitrary fairness doctrines.   However, everyone, with smaller government, can be guaranteed opportunity.