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Re:S.F. landlords, property owners sue to block voter-approv... by ProAm on Monday February 13, 2023 @07:31PM (#34783294)
> Taxation is not compulsion.

It's the threat of imprisonment if you do not comply.

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Re:S.F. landlords, property owners sue to block voter-approv... by camgunz on Monday February 13, 2023 @07:51PM (#34783552)
You're making an argument against all laws here.
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Re:S.F. landlords, property owners sue to block voter-approv... by ProAm on Monday February 13, 2023 @08:14PM (#34783766)
For sure but this would be a new one (law). The government telling you what to do with your property, else lose your liberty and go to jail.
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Re:S.F. landlords, property owners sue to block voter-approv... by camgunz on Monday February 13, 2023 @08:37PM (#34783936)
Again they aren't compelling anyone to rent anything. That would take the form of "rent your property or forfeit it" or "rent your property or go to jail". No matter how bad you think taxes are, surely you think this vacancy tax (which is something like $200-$400/mo lol) is way better and materially different than losing the property altogether or imprisonment.
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