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[–] -2 points 4 months ago (2 children)

ELI5 why can't we just do away with the property tax and make all roads toll roads?

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  • [–] 1 point 4 months ago

    We can do that, but if you want commerce to thrive and poor people not to starve in their homes, having public non-toll roads is for the best.

    Also, getting rid of property taxes would be effectively a huge gift to the wealthy, who are already getting richer disproportionately fast.

    I mean we could intentionally go back to the feudal system, but I think most people would riot.

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