Britain's economic problems solved

We couldn't resist posting this obvious solution to Britain's economic woes. It's a pity politicians can never find an easy solution to anything.

Our letter to Britain's Prime Minister, David Cameron:


Dear Mr. Cameron,

Please find below our suggestion for fixing Britain's battered economy.


Instead of giving billions of pounds to banks that will squander the money on lavish parties and unearned bonuses, we suggest using the following plan. You could call it the Patriotic Retirement Plan:


There are about 10 million people over the age of 50 in the work force.


Pay each of them 1 million pounds severance for early retirement with the following stipulations:


1) They MUST retire.
Result: 10 million job openings - unemployment problem solved!


2) They MUST buy a new British car.
Result: 10 million cars ordered - ailing car industry fixed!


3) They MUST either buy a house or pay off their mortgage.
Result: Britain's housing crisis fixed!


4) They MUST send their kids to school/college/university.
Result: Crime rate solved!


5) They MUST buy 100 pounds worth of alcohol/tobacco each week.
Result: you get your money back in tax and duty!


We look forward to hearing from you.

Yours etc etc.