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Or bring back conspicuous consumption by creating a companion class of workers. Burr Send a noteboard - 18/09/2012 11:07:29 PM
It would be like a people tax on entertainment. To eat out, go to a movie or play, or anything other kind of conspicuous leisure activity, you would have to pay for an entire party of at least X number of otherwise unemployed people, who would in turn compete to be the most entertaining or helpful companions and therefore the most often invited. The extra revenue would justify a larger actual tax on the entertainment industry, and that money could be channeled into Colleges of Companionship.
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This message last edited by Burr on 18/09/2012 at 11:15:25 PM
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