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The problem right now is that capitalism is working freely in many lands.

Posted by: Gary ( USA ) on January 19, 1999 at 10:33:04:

In Reply to: Explotation of the unwealthy masses posted by Anon on January 14, 1999 at 02:29:46:

The problem right now is that capitalism is working freely in many lands. This leads to exploitation of the masses. Some might say that this a natural outcome of capitalism, that people of exceptional talent and drive are able to bend social reality around to suit themselves under a capitalist system. Others may say that these same people will not perform if the years and fortunes they spend on educating themselves and starting companies are not allowed to bare fruit in accordance with their expectations. Regardless, these few should not be allowed to dictate to the rest what constitutes a fair wage, what constitutes a fair contribution, what constitutes a fair living standard. We should pass laws that fairly redistribute wealth. If everyone made exactly the same income, regardless of presumed "intelligence" or "drive" or "talent," we would solve all our current social inequities. An income would not depend on "work" as that would still leave many out on the fringes. Ambition and energy are attributes that come with the genes, and are hence outside the control of individuals--thus people should not be held hostage due to their particular situations. What a person does, or does not do, in the way of employment cannot be allowed as a criteria for compensation, otherwise we are right back where we started.

The role of government should be enhanced to include collection of excessive income from the two or three percent who make most of the money, and given on a grant basis to every individual who requests it in the form of monthly checks.

Those with these supposed "gifts" of nature; energy, intellence, etc., should be harnessed to the welfare of the people like the renewable resource they are. Any attempt to duck their duty should be met with immediate imprisonment. To hell with Ayn Rand.

Now, lets have a beer!


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