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[–] halcyoncmdr@lemmy.world 37 points 2 months ago (2 children)

We could. But think of the shareholders.

[–] SARGE@startrek.website 7 points 2 months ago

I think of the shareholders, board, c-suites, and all of their friends every time I gaze upon my Guillotine.

[–] relativestranger@feddit.nl 6 points 2 months ago (2 children)

we would all be 'shareholders' of public services for public good.

[–] Rose_Thorne@lemmy.zip 8 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

That sounds like less money in my bank account, and how am I supposed to feel superior towards my lessers without denying them wealth that I only actively support due to my aforementioned superiority complex?

[–] teslasaur@lemmy.world 4 points 2 months ago

You are a stock holder. Your entire pension is mainly in stocks, i can guarantee it.