Thursday, May 12, 2011

माय आईडिया तो स्टार्ट Equality


Wouldnt it be nice if all people could have ownership of property? We artists, who are traditionally thought of as "starving", as well as anyone who has a smallish income? Impossible? I think about this alot and Ive been fine tuning my plan in my head for some time now.
The answer is in renting a space to live. Most people rent when they cant afford to buy. What if everyones rent went to pay a mortgage, the mortgage you are helping to pay when you rent, that someone else possesses. Or if that landlord owns property free and clear, the renter would be purchasing a portion. This means it would be illegal for any landlord (primary mortgage holder) to rent or lease his personal or business space to anyone who pays to live there, without giving part ownership of the property. The renter would own exactly what portion of the mortgage he paid. The equity would be saleable and inheritable. It couldnt be used as collateral, as that might jebreoadize everyone elses ownership. Any adult that contributes to any household in any way would own a percentage. There could be a 3 month grace period for guests and it would be illegal to abuse this status, such as have a never ending flow of new 3-month-guests.
This would start equalizing the unfair distribution of wealth in a fairly short time. It would give pride of place to those who feel downtrodden, to those who have worked hard and just cant seem to get ahead, or who are sick and/or disabled. The disabled never will have the chance to have anything of value because in most cases they get disability, and that is usually limited to owning only up to $2,000.
The argument to this is, "but the disabled dont work, why should they own anything?". Because in some cases they did work up until they became disabled. And others have been disabled all their lives and would give anything to be able to keep a job. Call it what you want. Socialism, communism, I dont care. What it is is fair!!!!! What it is is caring for others other than just ourselves and our family. We are a human family, and until we start actng as such, the world will never improve, thrive, or even exist for all of us as it remains today! We will all lose if we dont start opening up our hearts, stop hoarding, and share. There is still room for those who want more to have more, just not in such a ridiculus lavish portion.

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