[operatingthetan]

Right, they value the state being "socially liberal" but the second they have to contribute (as a very fortunate person) then it's a bridge too far and they want to leave. Complaining about paying for public schools and teachers as a person who literally admits to paying for private tutition is unimaginably out of touch. I too hope it's satire but unfortunately people like this exist.

[HopenHeyHi]

Yes, people tend to develop different opinions about taxes depending on their financial situation. Perhaps a decade ago this person would have written your comment word for word -- who knows what kind of comments you will be writing as your situation develops. Only time will tell. :)

[operatingthetan]

> people tend to develop different opinions about taxes depending on their financial situation

I didn't state that. No need to subvert my point by suggesting even more money could change my opinion.

[HopenHeyHi]

I am the one stating it. I personally think that this is what happens to a lot of people. Perhaps your opinion about taxes will never change, no matter what -- but certainly some folks evolve their thinking once they get wealthy or as you yourself said act "socially liberal" only until the tithe box reaches them.

[operatingthetan]

Telling someone their opinion could change doesn't contribute to the conversation and edges on ad hominem.

[HopenHeyHi]

Interesting perspective, I never thought of it that way.

By all means, I shall call you a person whose opinion could not change. Is there a term for such a thing?

[yucky]

Welp, they walked right into that one ;)

[whateveracct]

You're basically trying to invalidate that person's comment with a made-up hypothetical.