Posted by gromit on May 9, 2005, at 19:39:34
In reply to Re: I beg to differ » eloaf, posted by AuntieMel on May 9, 2005, at 13:57:33
> Another interesting bit I heard, but I don't remember where: if all the money in a country were redistributed equally in a fairly short amount of time those who have it now woud have it again and those who don't have any now wouldn't then.
I don't think you're right but I am willing to be proven wrong. If anyone has a large sum of money they would like to give me please send a babble mail so we can discuss the details of the experiment.
> You only need to look at lottery winners for proof of this.Hehe, a while ago I saw a special on lottery winners who are now in debt or bankrupt. There was one woman who had won over 100 million and insisted it was the worst thing that ever happened to her. I can't understand how you could throw away so much money! Buy a nice house, cars, take some trips, but save like 20 million and no matter what don't spend it, live off part of the earnings and watch it grow. It's not rocket science. Then maybe you can QUIETLY do some nice things for your community.
I think the original point was good, some changes would be good for the world. Having huge amounts of money in one family over time leads to de-evolution, loss of ambition and ultimately Paris Hilton, or worse.
If you're working class you should be able to inherit the house your parents maybe fought their whole lives to pay for, free and clear. Enough to make a start sure, but beyond a certain amount take it all and give it to the schools, scholarships, research, medical care for those who can't afford it. Something to make this a better place instead of million dollar parties and private jets.
My prediction: this will happen 2 days after hell freezes over.
Rick
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