I have watched in despair as people are treated as valueless conduits to assist in the hoarding of funds, with earnings skyrocketing every year. It feels like a few individuals are holding onto the world's only drinkable water, while others die of dehydration. This is not just a metaphor but a harsh reality that reflects our current socio-economic landscape.

In 2020 alone, billionaires saw their wealth increase by $3.9 trillion during the pandemic while workers lost $3.7 trillion globally (source: Oxfam International). This stark contrast reveals an unjust system where wealth accumulation is prioritized over human lives.

Our proposal is simple yet revolutionary - charge the ultra-wealthy for every poverty-related death annually without discretion. By doing so, we aim to hold those who benefit most from our economic system accountable for its most tragic outcomes.

This petition seeks to create legislation that directly links extreme wealth accumulation with responsibility towards society's most vulnerable members. The revenue generated from these penalties could be used to fund social programs and initiatives aimed at eradicating poverty and reducing income inequality.

The time has come for us to redefine what we value as a society and ensure that no one profits at the expense of another's life or dignity. Sign this petition if you believe in justice, equality, and shared responsibility towards our fellow humans.

This is the true test of our collective value as human beings. How much is the cost of one life lost to poverty and all of its implications? What do the wealthy see in us, other than a means to sit pretty and feel superior?

I compel you to consider that not everyone has fallen into poverty based on choice or social merit. The fact is that life isn't fair, but it's a whole lot more fair for a select few. They have wealth beyond imagination, and more than we could spend 100 times over. 

Seriously. This has to end. Make them pay.

Every casualty can be prevented by investing in the welfare of the citizens of the global community. We matter. We are powerful.

Even if this petition only serves to provide clarity as to how much the people in power consider what a human life is worth, at least we will have no doubt as to where their priorities lie.

Thank you. 

One love.