Enrichment

At the GNU Public Dictatorship we are nothing if not eager to exert our influence for good on the rest of the world, which is why we have helped orchestrate some of the dramatic changes that have happened in the world economy over the last two years. We are pleased to inform you that we now control more of the world's economy than ever before, and, as you can clearly see, people everywhere are better off now than they were very recently. Unfortunately, however, other groups have also capitalized on the instability we created to make their own adjustments to the world economy. We would like to assure you all that we are working tirelessly to stamp out abuses of the world economy as soon as we see them, and that we are working toward a future in which none are enriched at the expense of others.

We would also like to recognize some world citizens whose ideas for correcting economic concerns are, if nothing else, rather unique. Take the traffic fine policy in Switzerland, for example, where the total fine is calculated based on the net worth of the perpetrator. This simultaneously provides much-needed revenue and encourages police officers not to target the poor minorities, as their net worths are generally much lower than that of the powerful elite. The US state of Arizona is proposing to sell its buildings and lease them back, a net loss of about half a billion dollars, but it will allow it to generate a quick 735 million. Besides, the government of Arizona will be able to more truly say that it belongs to the people. Another interesting bid to generate revenue is the "Google Tax" proposed by the French government. By taxing Internet companies regardless of where they are based the French plan to eliminate the enrichment of these companies at the expense of other French companies.

We are, overall, pleased with the results of our economic revolution, but we would like to remind you that it is still a work in progress, and that the full effect of our improvements will likely not be felt for a few more years.