The team of Oxfam International has created the stunt yesterday's final G8/G20. In the heart of Toronto, men and women from around the world gathered to witness a historic match - the marriage of the Chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel and French President Sarkozy.
course, Robin Hood led the ceremony, and his friends in the audience to hear how they celebrated when the money obtained from the tax could be used:
• In a single day of this tax could raise money to provide safe and affordable housing for Canadians with low and middle income.
• In less than three months, could raise money to bring solar energy to 2 billion people around the world.
• In just over four months, could raise money to pay the debts of 48 poorest countries in the world - thus freeing up vital resources which could be used to hire more teachers and nurses.
There were however several objections during union. Prime Minister Harper said that Canadian banks have contributed to the recession and should therefore not be taxed. G20 leaders of Australia, India and Russia have cheered in support of this position. A woman of the people stood up to clarify that it is taxing the banking sector in rich nations, whose proceeds are used to help poor countries. The Robin Hood Tax is a perfect solution as it raises billions of dollars to a good end and at the same time tax the most profitable industry in the world that has played a major role in the global economic downturn.
The wedding went ahead despite the interruption. Merkel and President Sarkozy have walked the red carpet hand in hand and ready to support the Robin Hood Tax at the next G20 in Seoul, South Korea.
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