discussion Should an economic roof exist for rich people so they don't get disgustingly rich?

[Ferret]

A limit of money for every person since it’s disgusting that there are  people that are dying of hunger and others are taking their jets because they wanna go home to sleep on their own bed

[Kassi]

No

[rihsus]

100k USD should be the limit per month 

[Mitsouko]

Yes, start at a $1B wealth cap

[Rainbows]

No I don’t think this would be the solution 

[ScarletWitch]

Yes, anything above 100m should be taxed 100%, no one needs more than that to live luxuriously

[loveisdead9582]

Yes. There is no reason that people should be able to amass a virtually limitless amount of wealth. No one needs that much money to live a VERY good life. 

[Daydream]

No. As long as they are taxed heavily.

[GentleEarthquake]

Yes, anything to stop Elon Musk

[Communion]

Billionaires shouldn't exist.

[Gaia]

No, it would stop people from trying to grow their businesses which at some point would be counter productive. 
 

Also most rich people’s wealth isn’t in cash or salary but assets like property and stocks. There’s no way to really responsibly limit it. 
 

What are you gonna do? Force Elon musk to give away shares of Tesla for free? 

Edited July 31, 2022 by Gaia

[bleuwaffle]

nope, but i'm all for higher taxes on the rich

Edited July 31, 2022 by bleuwaffle

[Jack.]

This is the most stupid thing I’ve read in a long time 

[Tropez]

Rich people will just find a way to hide money, or they'll simply bribe officials. Other countries will also gladly take them in. 

[Dula Peep]

No, but they should be taxed more 

[perfect blue]

54 minutes ago, Jack. said:

This is the most stupid thing I’ve read in a long time 

Why? 

[Ferret]

1 hour ago, Jack. said:

This is the most stupid thing I’ve read in a long time 

Im curious to know your reasons

[Trent W]

No this is stupid

But there should be more opportunities for people to grow financially.

 

The problem relies more in the corruption and the damage to the environment billionaires do. There needs to be a lot more regulations on that

 

I think wealth limits would destroy society.

[Trav]

Anyone saying yes does not understand how incredibly stifling this would be for innovation in all sectors of the economy.

 

 

[americanlife]

No way.

 

[flower moon]

yes. "innovation" lol pls.

[Raver]

Nope. They should definitely be taxed tho

[Mr.Link]

Another alt left ATRLer trying it with their propaganda while typing from their iPhone. If rich people bother you so much move to North Korea or Cuba. 

Edited July 31, 2022 by Mr.Link

[BtDecember]

No but they should be taxed higher so that the government will have bigger budgets to fund social and livelihood programs, which would help the regular citizens.

Moreover, minimum wages should match not only with the skills and experience of a worker but also with the cost of living of the place they are currently in.

Also, lobbying should be ILLEGAL. How could a company be able to do this and has the right to do this still blows my mind.

 

[perfect blue]

Anyone answering no: give a reason.

 

 

1 hour ago, Trent W said:

No this is stupid

But there should be more opportunities for people to grow financially.

 

The problem relies more in the corruption and the damage to the environment billionaires do. There needs to be a lot more regulations on that

 

I think wealth limits would destroy society.

 

The the root of this problem is their unfathomable amount of wealth, which has bought them influence over nearly every politician.