"Equality" Not the same as Social Justice

The argument over income inequality would suggest, that people with mediocre talents be rewarded equally to their more tallented counterpart. The practice of socialism is truly regressive. Historical evidence suggests socialism never guided a civilization towards prosperity. Empathy is a noble human characteristic, but can be extremely divisive when used in name of "Fairness".  Such a measure only interrupts liberty, and to date has shown no evidence to the contrary. Using class and envy against citizens is a strategy, which has disrupted prosperous societies in the past, and will diminish our chances for a prosperous future.