Being born wealthy doesn't require much expended effort from the recipient of the wealth.

Which is relevant how?

    > I doubt it's any more difficult to
    > get absurdly wealthy than to become
    > an astronaut

Not very many people are born as astronauts, but some people are born very wealthy.

Yes, but the point was if you're not born wealthy you probably have a better chance of becoming wealthy than becoming a NASA astronaut.

Also, why do some people think being born with money is somehow bad, but being born with intelligence and drive is good? Aren't they both down to luck?