Thursday, September 1, 2011

Ferrari: Tax The Rich, We Can’t Do It All Ourselves!


If Ferrari is known for one thing, it’s super-fast, good-looking cars. But if Ferrari is known for two things, that second thing would be its uncanny ability to separate the wealthy from their hard-earned (or not) cash. And apparently the brand is so good at extracting revenue from its super-wealthy clientele that it doesn’t mind a little competition. The Wall Street Journal reports that, when asked by the Italian paper Republica how governments should overcome their budget crises, Ferrari Chairman Luca DeMontezemolo replied



You have to begin by asking it of those who have most, because it is scandalous that it should be asked of the middle class



Class warfare, or just the natural perspective of a guy who regularly charges the wealthy $2,300 for Alcantara trunk liner and $1,800 for a spare wheel? We report, you decide…