Well , un-American , for starters . Eric Liu : Tom Perkins ' s suggestion about giving rich more attention is not far from truth . He says wealthy get more media attention , give far more campaign contributions . Rich are more likely to turn out to vote and to be represented by lobbyists , Liu says . Liu : Perkins ' ` ` ' '' may help prompt outrage and change in the public .
Eric Liu : Tom Perkins ' s suggestion about giving rich more attention is not far from truth . He says wealthy get more media attention , give far more campaign contributions . Rich are more likely to turn out to vote and to be represented by lobbyists , Liu says . Liu : Perkins ' ` ` ' '' may help prompt outrage and change in the public .