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Gives OBEs to people who pay the most taxes

Submitted on Tuesday 17th January 2012

Published on Thursday 19th January 2012

Current status: Closed

Closed: Saturday 19th January 2013

Signatures: 2

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Children ~ Education ~ Tax ~ The Society

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Gives OBEs to people who pay the most taxes

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Taxes are too often seen as a burden; as something that the government forcibly takes from us; and as something we should try to reduce. But taxes keep our society running. They keep the lights on, ensure that the sick are taken care of, provide education for our children, and myriad other things.

There is much talk about not raising taxes too much. We're warned that high earners will leave the country unless we lower their tax burden.

But why not change the discussion? Let's honour the members of society who pay the highest taxes. Let it be a competition to see who gives back the most to society. Taxes are too often phrased as a punishment and a burden, but by giving OBEs to the most highly taxed, let's offer a reward and change the discussion about what taxation means. In doing so, we won't have to worry about the richest members of society fleeing after they make their first million. We should instead make them proud to give back to the society that enabled them to succeed.


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