I will just post this article The National Statistical Service of Greece (Ελληνική Στατιστική Αρχή) has announced this morning its proposition to legalize certain illegal sectors of the economy, such as drugs and prostitution, to help increase the country’s revenues and eventually, repay its debt. A 2013 study by the Hellenic Statistical Authority revealed that illegal activities in Greece, such as drug trafficking and prostitution, generated over €26.2 billion, revenues that could dramatically change Greece’s economic situation, believes Greece’s finance minister. “Radical times call for radical actions” explains Euclid Tsakalotos, Greece’s recently appointed finance minister. “If Holland and Portugal do it, why not us?” he told parliament leaders, yesterday. Newly appointed finance minister Euclid Tsakalotos believes legalizing drugs and prostitution could dramatically boost the failing Greek economy If the proposition sounds outlandish, Euclid Tsakalotos believes Greece has no other options. “Do we really have a choice?” he asked parliament leaders, yesterday. “Our creditors are forcing us into a wide-range of reforms and a wave of privatization never seen before in our country’s history” he explained. “Taxing illegal activities could dramatically increase our GDP in a most desperate time” he admitted, visibly confident with the proposition. Some Greek experts believe Greece should also develop an euthanasia tourism industry where people from all over the world could come to end their days. “Numbers show their is a high demand for voluntary euthanasia within Greek’s population but also within the European union” admits legal expert Anatos Belius. “With the European economy in distress, the demand for voluntary euthanasia is sky rocketing, and Greece should not close its eyes to such a business opportunity” he warns. “And what a better place to die than Greece? With its beautiful ancient monuments and 3,000-year old culture, Greece has everything to offer to such visitors” he admits, visibly enthused by the idea. Mark Carney, governor of the Bank of England, has applauded the proposition and believes the “controversial strategy” could play in Greece’s favor and help the country repay its debt and return to growth “in easier terms” but warns that “harsh times still lie ahead” for the Greek people.