That's what I thought of as well. I first read this short story a very long time ago and it's still something I think of often. For those who aren't acquainted, I think it's worth a read: https://marshallbrain.com/manna1
> There was the facade of “free elections,” but only candidates supported by the rich could ever get on the ballot. The government was completely controlled by the rich, as were the robotic security forces, the military and the intelligence organizations. American democracy had morphed into a third world dictatorship ruled by the wealthy elite.
