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Jason Ma

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has another 'non-consensus opinion' besides a wealth tax: national service for everyone

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Scott Kirby caused a stir last week when he said the U.S. should have a national wealth tax, but the United Airlines CEO didn’t back down and also offered another idea, this time for national service.

In a New York Times Q&A last Sunday, he was asked if he’s concerned that the general public has less trust in CEOs. Kirby replied that wealth inequality poses a danger to society and should be addressed.

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