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5 reasons why we must tax the super-rich
It’s hard to ignore the growing divide in our world. While billionaires’ fortunes soar to stratospheric levels, millions struggle, unable to afford basics like food, healthcare, or housing. We’re often told billionaires are “self-made” and anyone can succeed with hard work. But this story doesn’t reflect the reality.
The system is rigged to ensure the super-rich keep getting richer, while those living in poverty bear the cost. It funnels wealth to the top, leaving the rest of us to foot the bill.
Here’s why the super-rich MUST pay their fair share of taxes.
1. So that everyone has what they need to thrive
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Mebrit Kesaye relaxes with her family in her home in Sekota, in Ethiopia’s Amhara region, where she is the leader of a savings and loan self-help group for women.
2. It’s high time to change the system
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3. To pay for the climate damage they are causing
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Hilda Flavia Nakabuye is based in Kampala and founder of Fridays for Future in Uganda.
“Increasing taxes on highly polluting luxury travel is an obvious, common-sense solution.”
Hilda Nakabuye, founder of Fridays for Future.
“My country Uganda contributes barely one percent of greenhouse gas emissions, but we suffer the brunt of the climate crisis: from rising temperatures, droughts, mudslides, landslides which are claiming people’s lives. Every month 10 people die because of climate impacts. We should not have to suffer the impacts of a crisis we did not create.”
Hilda Nakabuye, founder of Fridays for Future.
4. The wealth gap is staggering—and it's growing at an alarming rate.
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5. It’s just fair
