Hello folks, today we have a very interesting topic to discuss – lying habits! Just kidding, it’s about a progressive activist who has given up his flying habit. Yes, you heard it right, this guy did it! His name is Prince and he’s the Vice Chair of Patriotic Millionaires, an organization of wealthy people who favor higher taxes on rich people like themselves. Now, you might be wondering why he did that? Well, Prince believes that private flights are just too expensive and unfair. Not for himself, though, but for the rest of us and for the planet.
Prince is not your average Joe who takes a commercial flight every time he needs to travel. He’s a millionaire, folks! But, he’s also a responsible citizen who cares about the environment and inequality. It’s really inspiring to see someone so rich talk about the issues that concern everyone. Hats off to you, Prince!
His group, Patriotic Millionaires, is not asking other private fliers to stop flying. C’mon, let’s be real, that’s not going to happen anytime soon! But, they suggest that if rich people are going to continue to jet around in luxury, they should at least be taxed for the privilege. And boy, they can afford it!
So, what can we learn from this? That we should give up our dreams of owning a private jet and start fighting for a just society and a greener planet! Just kidding (again), you can keep dreaming folks. But, it’s important to acknowledge that there’s a problem of inequality and environmental degradation caused by private jet travel. And if someone as wealthy as Prince can give up on his indulgences, we can all do our bit in making this world a better place. Cheers to that!
Serious News: nytimes