An equal change for everyone

Dani Booysen
METUSALEM NEIB WRITES:

Bo Lindensjo from Sweden argues in a liberal democracy special attention should be devoted to those who are in disadvantageous positions.

This inequality should be eliminated through redistributive reform policy. If everyone has the same chances at the start, everyone can use their equally natural attitude and willingness to achieve success.

If the vital interest of all are to be protected and arbitrary morality do not influence what people get, then equality should prevail. No one has the right to more, and no one need accept less.

We should agree on a standard in such a way that the unprivileged can share in the success of the privileged. But we accept inequality and reward people with scarce abilities, or those which are in demand. These people must use their abilities to the benefit of those who are worst off.

Middlemen are making it impossible for the poor and vulnerable to own homes. Namibian members of parliaments (MPs) should make a law to remove these middlemen from municipalities.

Government should also reduce taxation by 1% - especially on food and fuel. Reduce tax for pensioners and people with disabilities, and give children and students free books.

Eurostat found employees in the UK worked 42.3 hours per week on average. In the Netherlands it is 39 hours, 40.3 hours in the EU, for Norwegians 38.5 hours and Danes 37.8 hours.

Namibia has a work week of 45 hours. While many youths and citizens are unemployed, Namibia should reduce working hours to increase employment.

MPs, Chief Executive Officers, Directors and employees of Public Enterprises should also not be allowed to own businesses. If they want to pursue business interests they must resign so unemployed people can get their jobs.

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