Satire: Raise From The Dead
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Loading... - Kamala Utpat
- 04 May 2023
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In the conceivable future, in a country unique in its thought process, an important meeting is in progress. A senior bureaucrat and his two trusted team members are in attendance.
“We need innovative ideas to increase our tax base gentlemen,” say the senior bureacrat. “All else has failed. I hope you have prepared your proposals creatively this time around.”
The first officer with jet-black, dyed hair stands up.
“Indeed sir. We won’t disappoint you today. We have often been lectured on broadening the tax base by the multilateral agencies. It’s about time we start taxing all living beings of the country. How’s that for an idea! Not thought of even by the brainiest of nations.”
“Now, before I declare you a genius, please elaborate your concept first,” says the boss.
In a faltering economy, why limit our imaginations to just the living when trying to raise taxes?
“You see, we are a populous country, but the human populace is loath to pay taxes. It’s our perennial problem. But they are other living beings too.”
“Like?” The senior bureaucrat was inquisitive.
“Like animals, sir! Why are they not tax filers via their owners? I mean, the state takes good care of them. Take stray dogs, for example, who enjoy full freedom not enjoyed even by humans. They are above the law and are not bound to show respect to official motorcades. Nor do the police ever try to harass them. Read More…
