damenirving.bsky.social
Journalist by day, poster by night. I like Great Lakes and I cannot lie. Recovering Michigander living in Chicago.
👤 Joined on 19 November 2024
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@damenirving.bsky.social@damenirving.bsky.social → @benglick.bsky.social@benglick.bsky.social → @damenirving.bsky.social“I’m old. I’ve paid my home off,” said Ray Warner, a 72-year-old Akron resident. “Why would I pay property tax?” Across the country, homeowners are asking the same question and revolting against property taxes at a scale not seen in a half century.
Show Post"In a strange coincidence, now that I'm retired I suddenly believe that all public revenue should come from payroll taxes"
Show PostIn other words, Baby Boomers contemplate new ways to stick other generations with the bill for their consumption
Show Post“My children are done with school—why should I still pay school tax?” Americans, man.
Show PostTaxes are the cost of a functioning, interconnected society and we need more politicians to defend that instead of cowering in the face of antisocial propaganda. You're welcome to go live in the woods if you don't want to participate. But if you want only the benefits and not the costs you're a baby
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