Yeah I think most Americans will do that. But America is, when going back to their protestant basics, also an egalitarian country. Everyone is considered equal as a citizen, and in the beginning showing of with wealth was something not-done. (At least, if one has to believe De Tocqueville)
This. And I would ONLY include "equality" in the sense that everyone should have access to the tools to help them succeed, and equality in the eyes of the law.