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In reply to the discussion: The Probelm With Capitalism [View all]TomSlick
(11,098 posts)I do not set my salary because I don't draw a salary. Instead of a salary, my income is my partner's share of what is left after the firm's costs of doing business, including the wages of the staff. If there is a good year, I make enough to pay the mortgage and buy food. If there is a bad year, I do not. Both have happened. (Fortunately, my wife is a salaried college professor who has been able to carry us through the bad years.)
My staff is guaranteed an hourly wage (so long as I manage to keep the doors open). The only financial risk is borne by my partners and me.
All of that being said, I am curious about with what system you would replace capitalism. If you want to establish a system in which the taxpayers (that's you) would pay me a government lawyer's salary and benefits, I'm all in - my daily anxiety level would decrease significantly. I am sure my clients would love to have their lawyer paid by the taxpayers.
What's the plan?