From my point of view, you were more likely downvoted because you singled out a single sentence of your parent's (thoughtful and lengthy) comment to knock down in bad faith, rather than making an interesting argument about wealth distribution and inequality.

Your views about these things aren't at all unfashionable on this site or in American society at large, and many who disagree with them still think they are reasonable and worth discussing. Your comment just didn't express your perspective very well!