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United Airlines CEO advocates for wealth tax and national service

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United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has publicly shared two unconventional opinions: advocating for a national wealth tax and proposing mandatory national service for all citizens. Kirby believes a wealth tax is necessary to address inequality and that a period of service, whether in the military, teaching, or as a first responder, would benefit the country. Despite facing criticism for his wealth tax comments, Kirby maintains he is not a policy advocate but rather shares his personal views on societal fairness and national well-being. AI

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United Airlines CEO advocates for wealth tax and national service

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Jason Ma ·

    United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has another ‘non-consensus opinion’ besides a wealth tax: national service for everyone

    "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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