Kim Scheinberg on Nostr: Super rich people: "Private jets account for less than .1% of annual carbon ...
Super rich people:
"Private jets account for less than .1% of annual carbon emissions. Let me repeat that, less than .1%. Do you have any idea how meaningless a percentage that is? It wouldn't make even the tiniest dent in reducing global warming. Quit trying to demonize us"
Governments:
"Okay fine. We'll tax your wealth at a meaningless .1% annually instead."
Super Rich People:
"What? No! .1%!? How heartless are you? We'll be left destitute if you take that much..."
"Private jets account for less than .1% of annual carbon emissions. Let me repeat that, less than .1%. Do you have any idea how meaningless a percentage that is? It wouldn't make even the tiniest dent in reducing global warming. Quit trying to demonize us"
Governments:
"Okay fine. We'll tax your wealth at a meaningless .1% annually instead."
Super Rich People:
"What? No! .1%!? How heartless are you? We'll be left destitute if you take that much..."