I can't speak for others, but I consider it a benefit to live under the rule of law — all law, which includes the U.S. Constitution (which makes itself and treaties the supreme law of the land), the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo (which protects land rights as they were prior the the Mexican-American War) as well as the California state constitution.

I think I benefit if the rules are explicit, well-written and apply to all players, without a 'we want to screw this rich guy' escape clause. I would also like it were it easier for everyone, not just a really magnificently rich guy, to defend his legal rights and privileges against the government.

I'll never have more than a rounding error of his wealth, but I may every well someday be the recipient of the same sort of bile that he's receiving, and I think that in that case I would benefit from a fair government and laws, rather than a howling mob.

The French Revolution is not a good example of good behaviour.