Rich Germans demand higher taxes

[tittenman]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/8321967.stm

 

[tartanterrier]

If only they could do that in the UK

 

[Rattrap]

Signatory Peter Vollmer told AFP news agency he was supporting the proposal because he had inherited "a lot of money I do not need".

I think that quote there is the model for a better world. This article doesn't get very deep, but just on the surface I think this is an amazing gesture. It either speaks to the selflessness of these folks, or the seemingly little-found knowledge that when everyone does well...well, you're included in "everyone".

Can you imagine if this happened elsewhere? Voluntarily, like this?

 

[Namreg]

i applaud their initiative.

 

[GregCentauro]

I'm waiting for the first US conservative to wander into the thread, telling us that these guys are victims of decades of socialist indoctrination in Europe.

 

[Boothbabe]

Just when you think the human race is on a path to self-destruction there are always people to let you know there's still hope for a better world

 

[nothingandless]

well,he's a minority, unfortunately. but kudos to the suggestion.
the rich people in america could take care of the tax burden all together, and leave us poor folks around 25% of our meanial wage to spend, rather than fork it over to corrupt gov's

 

[ezteban]

Just when you think the human race is on a path to self-destruction there are always people to let you know there's still hope for a better world

In human race you can trust :yesyes:! Well, I would live in peaceful and lovely world with my friends Booth (and you know who ) and we would only talk about flowers and...:nono: nah ! Forget it :1orglaugh, it would be boring !

BOT (Booth Official Teaser)

 

[BlueBalls]

Damn those socialist, commie, fascist, pinko faggots! Don't they know higher taxation on the rich is bad for the economy!!!

Keep taxing the poor and everything will work itself out in the end.

Moneys don'ts makes yous smarts :dunno:

 

[mr google]

Let's just hope all the extra cash raised doesn't go into the pockets of the politicians.

 

[Facial_King]

There's a group like this in the USA.

Bill Gates's dad is in it. I think it's called Responsible Wealth...

 

[carlcox]

There's a group like this in the USA.

Bill Gates's dad is in it. I think it's called Responsible Wealth...

I think I remember that ... I believe they are focused on keeping the estate tax, which is suppose take of portion of a large estate after a person has passed away.

 

[MeHungryHungari]

If a government needs more money to pay for worthwhile things, thats one thing, but if the money is pissed away, then the higher taxes would be for not.