Democratic Britain

What we need are properly nationally owned assets. Every man and woman receives 1 share in the new National Bank - regardless of their age or wealth. This share allows them to vote at the AGM as well as to table motions (should they obtain the right number of supporters) Everyone who reaches the age of 18 gets a share - and everyone who dies returns it to the bank for redistribution. Profits are paid equally amongst shareholders so we all have an interest in the correct running of the bank. It's a pipe dream I know - simply because this would be true Democracy and not the sham we all put up with currently. I mean would you bank anywhere else other than a bank you have a share in? This method ensures that making excess profit is pointless as the dividends go back to the people you make the profit from. This will ensure maximum efficiency in it's operation. Originally posted by writingsonthewall on the BBCs Peston's Picks