That’s what I call a stimulus
Written by Michael Vass
Among the many things that Germans are known for, efficiency is perhaps the top of the list that comes to mind. So it may be no surprise that a select group of German businesses have found a way to really stimulate consumers.
The key to the idea is that German has legal prostitution. It’s basically like Nevada. And believe it or not, business has slowed down for the German brothels. I can only imagine how bad their economy must be. But several enterprising Germans have thought of ways to not only stimulate the economy, they are being ‘green’ about it.
For customers that use public transportation, or a bicycle, to arrive at the brothel, a 7% (in U.S. dollars) discount is given. The idea is not only considered unique, it is supported by several of the upscale businesses in the area of the Capital of German that surround the brothel.
Sadly, since there is no way of proving a customer walked to the brothel, no discount is given for joggers or those that claim to be on foot. Still the idea is taking hold. Other stimulus minded ideas that previously didn’t work out quite right include a flat-rate price for an unlimited time visit (normally visits are only for 45 minutes). That was shut down over concerns for the prostitutes rights and cleanliness issues, not due to a lack of consumers.
President Obama and the Democrats in Congress should pay attention. This is a green idea, its a stimulus plan that is effective and takes immediate effect, it probably will help other businesses (like those that sell Viagra), and consumers like it. All 3 of which are things that the Obama Stimulus fails at miserably.
I’m not saying that brothels should be legal in America (I don’t work for or with ACORN), but the concept of doing something that works seems to be beyond the politicians in Washington D.C.
