| > Why do you want me to pay extra property tax because my home is split in two? This is like asking why I want to make sure everyone gets a slice of cake before you go for a second slice. I absolutely have nothing against you having two properties, but while homeless people exist in these societies, I absolutely think it should be expensive for you to do so. If we get to a place where homelessness doesn't exist, then I'd absolutely want you to be able to own a second property at no financial penalty. > It sounds like hold this view that anybody who owns anything is necessarily evil. I never said any such thing. I described adding taxes to a behavior that I think leads to a bad social outcome. There are lots of things that I think we should tax as a means of changing behavior without saying someone who engages in those behaviors is evil. Frankly, I don't know why you'd have this perception from my comment, but it's certainly not accurate. I own things! I don't think it's evil. There are lots of activities that I personally do that I think should be taxed at a higher rate. I own a home, and think my property taxes should be higher. I own a business, and think my business taxes should be higher. Just because I advocate for higher taxes on things I personally do, doesn't lead me to believe I'm evil. |