"Highly unequal societies are generally lower-taxing societies and invest less in public goods like healthcare, education and infrastructure. Carbon emissions and crime rise with inequality, while mental and physical health declines."

Should billionaires be banned?

#climate #ClimateCollapse #environment

https://insidestory.org.au/the-case-for-banning-billionaires/

The case for banning billionaires • Peter Mares

Should there be a limit on how rich you can be?

Inside Story

@ExtinctionR

Yes. Tens of trillions have tricked upwards since the elections of Reagan and Thatcher.

Those resources that money is proxy for, could be used to meet Physiological [air, water, food, heat, clothes, reproduction, shelter, sleep] and Safety [health, personal security, emotional security, financial security] needs of the bottom 90%. Some of the 90% would use their freed time and attention to making the world a better place.