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WHYS 60: Do the super-rich owe you anything?

A day after US President Obama called for the wealthy to contribute more. World Have Your Say asks: Do the super-rich owe you anything? And if you the super-rich what are your thoughts on more taxes?

US President Obama is calling for a fairer America and for the wealthy to contribute more. Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney has released his tax returns and there's now a debate over whether he pays enough taxes. Meanwhile Bill Gates who was on our 1100GMT edition today thinks the super-rich should give away the majority of their income during their life or in their Will. Is that right? If you are wealthy, would you like to be taxed more? Who are the super-rich in your country, do they owe you anything?

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Wed 25 Jan 2012 18:05GMT

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  • Wed 25 Jan 2012 18:05GMT

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