Tax hike on California millionaires would create 54% tax rate

Re:Tax hike on California millionaires would create 54% tax ... by OminousWeapons on Friday July 31, 2020 @01:36PM (#24011213)

Yeah I'm sure you would be very happy to get services that exclusively other people are paying for. Who wouldn't? How about a broad tax increase on the middle class and above which would actually generate the revenue necessary to pay for these types of projects sustainably? Funny how when that gets suggested, support for public spending tends to evaporate.

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Re:Tax hike on California millionaires would create 54% tax ... by Apocryphon on Friday July 31, 2020 @02:11PM (#24011680)

I am okay with a broad tax increase on the middle class and above which would actually generate the revenue necessary to pay for these types of projects sustainably. I suspect the poster you're replying to would be as well.

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Re:Tax hike on California millionaires would create 54% tax ... by shakezula on Friday July 31, 2020 @03:07PM (#24012593)

Yeah, I would absolutely be okay with this if it meant i could legitimately get rid of my vehicle, ride transit reliably, reduce my emissions. It would probably mean a net decrease in my expenses.

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Re:Tax hike on California millionaires would create 54% tax ... by Apocryphon on Friday July 31, 2020 @03:11PM (#24012638)

The reduction in air pollution and traffic stress/accidents could possibly lead to subtle gains in public health and reduced strain on healthcare systems, as well!

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Re:Tax hike on California millionaires would create 54% tax ... by OminousWeapons on Friday July 31, 2020 @02:36PM (#24012082)

Great, then we are all aligned. I am 100% in favor of building high quality public services as long as everyone is paying.

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Re:Tax hike on California millionaires would create 54% tax ... by Apocryphon on Friday July 31, 2020 @02:41PM (#24012173)

Super, when are we repealing Prop 13?

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