The difference is that there is no violence involved in the 'rich' keeping what they have earned.  Giving the 'poor' free medical coverage requires forcibly taking, with threat of violence, something from other people.

But really, why do socialist types always insist that medical care, education etc. be paid for through taxes?  Since the unions have a lock on the education and healthcare industries, why don't they simply tell their membership to provide these services for 'free' to the poor? 

Since unionized teachers and other workers seem to vote Democrat/Socialist in strong numbers, they surely won't object.


Problem solved, no IRS required.