Lessons in French Generosity. Maybe.

I LOVE this. 

A bunch of Super Rich people in France turning to their PM and saying, “Look mate, we know we’re in a bit of a fix with this debt thing and all. How about you tell us to give you more money and we’ll do it. We’re loaded; we’ll still have plenty left so we don’t mind. Tax us up baby!” Or words to that effect. And you know what’s happened? France has announced a special tax on the Super Rich.  

Now, my inner cynic says that these Super Rich knew about the impending tax and so decided to make the most of a tax-increase with a bit of positive publicity by appearing to offer their millions ‘for the sake of the nation.’ But at the same time, I believe in human kindness and generosity. And so maybe they did this out of the kindness of their hearts. 

Maybe.

Either way we can learn a lot from this in Britain. Which is why I'm considering sending this letter to the richest people in the country:

Hello Super Rich people in Britain, 

We need you to do us a favour. For the sake of the nation. For the sake of the thousands of people that have supported you in your bids for market domination.

You know this thing called national debt? You know how the government are cutting services left right and centre to make up for our lack of funds? You know how thousands of people are feeling the negative effects of this? Well how about you help us out? I’m thinking in a similar fashion to our French cousins - offer to pay higher taxes.

It’s simple enough. You have millions to spare. The government does not. Well. Actually. Let’s face it, most of the government have a few mill to spare (but don’t get me started on that). The nation itself does not.

So how about a bit of generosity. How about you give back to the nation and people that helped you get where you are today. I’m sure if you rang Dave&Nick up they’d be delighted to accept your most generous offer. And of course, you will be remembered for all time as the people who helped get Britain back on her feet.

Yours sincerely, 

one of the non-super rich people of Britain

And for those of us who aren’t super rich, get yourself supporting the Robin Hood Tax.