May 19, 2003, 15:22
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These pieces of art should be the property of the people because they are part of world heritage, and thus, shouldn't have a value
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 Good one!
Everything has a value.
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May 19, 2003, 15:23
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This whole thread goes against my fundamental beliefs of capitalism. Thus, I have nothing to say except:
Commies!!! 
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May 19, 2003, 15:26
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Originally posted by Imran Siddiqui
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These pieces of art should be the property of the people because they are part of world heritage, and thus, shouldn't have a value
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Good one!
Everything has a value.
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Seeing things as having pure 'value' is such a one-dimensional analysis little Imran 
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May 19, 2003, 15:27
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So be it... you can blind yourself to it, but every object has its price  .
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May 19, 2003, 15:33
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Why do people work at all?
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May 19, 2003, 15:33
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Originally posted by Drogue
True. I agree with that, although without forcing wealth distribution, I don't see that happening. I'm all for a supertax, maybe 70%, for high income earners, but I really don't like the idea of wealth tax. Money should only be taxed once, however highly it is, IMHO.
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70%?? Good lord, that's pushing it. I don't know if I'd go that high...700,000 for every Million? 
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May 19, 2003, 15:36
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Very true, although some things have such a high price, that for all intents and purposes, they might as well be priceless. Like the Moon for instance, or the Sun.
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May 19, 2003, 15:38
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Orange: Only for a supertax. ie one for people who earn more than, say, 5 Million per year. They pay 40% (being higher rate) up to 5 Million, and 70% of anything on top of that.
Although saying that, almsot everyone that rich uses tax havens 
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May 19, 2003, 15:40
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blah, taxs aren't the solution... Yeah, like the government is really going to feed starving ppl.
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May 19, 2003, 15:41
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ok ok...i get it now. Still, I'd want it to be much further along than that. Maybe a supertax on everything over 100 million a year before you get into the 70% range
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May 19, 2003, 15:44
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rich-artsy-fartsy-lefties...
I seriously wonder where people get these kinds of ignorant ideas... I'll try to point out a few of your mistakes Bodds...
1. All art lovers aren't lefties.
2. All lefties aren't art lovers
3. There are many more wasteful aspects of capitalism than buying art
4. buying art in some western country has relatively nothing to do with the causes of disease in Africa
5. I doubt you contribute more to humane causes than many rich people
6. you don't even advocate socially humane political agendas anyways
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May 19, 2003, 15:46
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Japher: Very true, I just think that would fund our hospitals/schools and universities so that they are very good.
Orange: I'd like you to find many people who earn over 100 Million a year who have their money taxable. Also, there would be so few of them, that it would provide almost no money. Indeed, I don't think there is anyone in Britain who earns over 100 Million a year.
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