United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has another ‘non-consensus opinion’ besides a wealth tax: national service for everyone
Source: Fortune ·
"I think if everyone had to spend a couple of years as a teacher, as a firefighter, serving in the military—I think that'd be good for our country."
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Scott Kirby caused a stir last week when he said the U.S. should have a national wealth tax, but the United Airlines CEO didn’t back down and also offered another idea, this time for national service. In a New York Times Q&A last Sunday, he was asked if he’s concerned that the general public has less trust in CEOs. Kirby replied that wealth inequality poses a danger to society and should be addressed. “We should have a national wealth tax—it won’t work by state because people will just move,” he added. “And I think we should have inheritance taxes that get close to 100% at some level. I would pay them.” The remarks came as California voters will decide next month on a billionaire tax, which some economists have said could “kickstart a movement” that spreads to other states and countries. Conservative pundits and politicians quickly slammed Kirby over his wealth tax comments with some suggesting he should give away his salary to United employees. While he didn’t walk back his…