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[-] Aatube@kbin.melroy.org 1 points 3 days ago

It would give them a financial incentive to do their job.

[-] explodicle@sh.itjust.works 2 points 3 days ago

Obviously, but I'm concerned about the unintended consequences of preventing poor people from holding office.

[-] Aatube@kbin.melroy.org 1 points 3 days ago

Just more to the pile of the unintended consequences of capitalism.

[-] explodicle@sh.itjust.works 2 points 3 days ago

How are we supposed to abolish capitalism if poor people can't afford to run for office?

this post was submitted on 30 Sep 2025
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