A group of 83 millionaires wrote a letter to the governments of the several States with the request to raise taxes for the wealthy for the sake of economic recovery in the context of pandemic coronavirus.
As noted in the letter, millionaires can play a crucial role in "healing our world".
"No, we are not caring for patients in intensive care, not drive an ambulance, bringing patients to the hospital, did not replenish the shelves of grocery stores and deliver the food door to door. But we have the money, and a lot of them," the authors write.
The letter stated that the consequences of the crisis caused by the pandemic will be felt for decades, causing half a billion people joining the ranks of the poor. While hundreds of millions could lose their jobs when businesses start to close.
The authors of the message suggest governments take responsibility for the collection of taxes and distribution of revenues.
"In contrast to the millions of people around the world, we don’t need to worry about the possible loss of work, home, or ability to provide for our families. We do not stand on the front lines of this disaster, and our chances of becoming victims much less. So please must pay us taxes. This is the only right choice. Humanity is more important than money," says the letter.
Among the signatories of millionaires was actor Steven Seagal, British screenwriter Richard Curtis, venture investor John O Farrell, the granddaughter of Walt Disney, Abigail and many others.
