Wouldn't a land-damage tax be more appropriate?  That's what economics
dictates for negative externalities, and probably a stronger incentive
than guilt trips.  Of course, it's harder to impose taxes in foreign
countries than to stop buying gold, but our (US consumer) gold consumption
pales in comparison to the far east (esp india).


On Tue, 25 Oct 2005, Daniel Reeves wrote:

> Never buy anything gold.  Check.
>
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> > This article is fascinating. I would love your comments on this. Do you
> > think that it is worth it?
> >
> >
> > INTERNATIONAL | October 24, 2005
> > The Cost of Gold | 30 Tons an Ounce: Behind Gold's Glitter: Torn Lands
> > and Pointed Questions
> > By JANE PERLEZ and KIRK JOHNSON
> > Much of the gold left to be mined is microscopic and is being wrung from
> > the earth at enormous environmental cost.
> > http://www.nytimes.com/2005/10/24/international/24GOLD.html?emc=eta1
>
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