David Harvey: 'The financial crisis is an urban crisis' | Comment is free | guardian.co.uk
Nobody should be allowed to earn more than 15x the lowest paid Couldn't agree more. The average income per capita in the UK is ÂŁ26000. In India, it's Rs 53331 (ÂŁ615.57). It's unconscionable for any country to be allowed to earn more than 40x another country. Shame on Britain! NegativeStateRelief 28 May 2012 1:02PM Response to MarcusMoore, 28 May 2012 10:12AM Yes, we get it. Money can't buy happiness. Money isn't real. So why the hell do you plebs keep clamouring for more? Let us, the evil rich, hoard all these worthless material. You lot would do just fine without worshipping at the altar of a false god. eyeinthesky 28 May 2012 1:07PM The box we inhabit seemingly does not work. Redefining the dimensions of the box seems to be a waste of time. Same box, different dimensions, still not working.
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A serious alternative....... Take a look OUTSIDE the box and investigate what would constitute a more wholesome lifestyle that would redefine the image of success and evoke a fairer value system. Dont wait for anyone to do it for you......DO IT YOURSELF. catetc 28 May 2012 1:08PM Regeneration of the urban, could stimulate the construction industry and boost local economies, however unbridled consumerism in a polarised economic climate, can only marginalise further those without sufficient surplus income to participate. Dissent and discontent is aggravated when the suburban aspiration cannot be maintained accross socio-economic groups. Social tensions manifest when the pinch is elongated generationally, and the inner city ghetto-isation, and rural decay set in. Urgent urban redesign and planning is required, the built enviroment must be regarded as part of the green enviroment and green sustainable social and economic development an economic starting point. Redefining energy policy,
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