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On Universal Enfranchisement (Democratization of Capitalism)

For the purpose of creating a paradigm for a happier, more fulfilling and productive existence, please accept this premise

All humans have an equal right to the Earth. The Earth provides for the needs of all humans. The Earth is the source of all wealth. As humans we assume the right to possess the Earth.

Understanding that the Earth (world’s wealth) is controlled by some, this control is beyond the grasp of others and some redistribution of wealth can take place peacefully, consider this change, proposal or settlement.

Capitalize the Earth. If the Earth is capitalized at six quadrillion dollars,held permanently in a new World Bank, establish equal accounts of a million dollars for each adult human on the planet. The fund would be available for loan to or by governments of the humans and the humans would receive a dividend on their capital through interest on the loan of their capital. As a place to start discussion, how about 1.2% or one thousand dollars a month, something around poverty level in a developed country, enough to provide basic human needs. Capitalism must then use this Earth Capital to provide the 1.2% dividend to provide for basic human existence, within constraints as determined by the governments. The taxation of governments will then pay interest on loans from the governed, and the Earth Capital will provide treasuries for governments.

? Can all governments of a human (National, State, and Local) collectively borrow one million dollars from each adult human in a sustainable way? (some or all could be reloaned to the citizen)

? If six trillion dollars is spent in a month by individuals worldwide for basic needs, will this produce more than six trillion dollars in additional taxes and profits?

? Would the six trillion dollars be available for redistribution the next month?

We all own the planet equally, the planet is collateral and we each own one six billionth or so. Are we not each due that portion of the planet’s wealth, increase or produce? It seems to compliment any government form accepted by humans. Without taking anything from anyone, we accept the planet as the basis of all wealth, that the planet is worth at least six quadrillion dollars more than the worlds recognized value or claimed things and recognizing this we have an obligation to make this wealth available to all humans. No person would be without the security of knowing that where ever on the planet one has to go to escape an oppressor, to find like minded humans or to flee natural or unnatural disaster; there will be the means for survival at hand. This sense of security allows a human to use his or her mind for more productive and higher functions. As demonstrated by the privileged class throughout history.

Consider your pet concern, charity or world problem. How would that be affected by Universal Enfranchisement (everyone getting an extra thousand dollars a month)? Anything concerning the poor could work beyond basic needs to self improvement and actualization.

Higher goals are more achievable without the distraction of despair. How would gender or any domination be effected by the independent ability to go? What about Evil? Temptation may always exist, but coercion based on basic human needs would be reduced. What about crime? The roots of crime are embedded in needs unfulfilled. With basic needs fulfilled this source of crime is diminished.

With basic needs met and governments funded to provide better services, it is likely that people would not require higher wages. What of the places where there are no jobs at all, no money to pay or be paid? These places can all be stable happy economies if all have access to their wealth. The most obvious concern of inflation fades on greater scrutiny.

The obvious initial shortages will only stimulate production and efficiency of production of the needed commodities. In any case a balance would find itself in time and the result will be that no one is left destitute.

Closer examination shows that the capital of all nations is controlled by similar controlling individuals.

My suggestion is, accepting this existing reality, existence for all could be improved by paying everyone a subsistence income without prejudice.

Thanks for your attention. Please think about it carefully. I appreciate the voicing of any objections and help in addressing them. 24.155.103.50 (talk) 20:14, 18 March 2008 (UTC)