Monopolist’s Philanthropy
Once upon a time, John D. Rockefeller declared war on the hookworms
of Panama. He sent doctors and medicines to his workers there; they soon
eradicated the hemophagic parasites.
Rockefeller then declared war on the vampires of
Transylvania. He sent crosses and garlic and wooden stakes to his workers there;
they soon dispatched the undead bloodsuckers.
As
a result, Rockefeller’s workers in Panama and Transylvania had less anemia than
before, and therefore were healthier, and could work more hours, and harder
during those hours, for the same pay.
Moral: Don’t suck
blood; Rockefeller hates competition.
Comment: In historical
fact, Rockefeller did go after the hookworms, and for the reason stated; he
didn’t want to share. He didn’t target vampires... but he would have.
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