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submitted 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) by kalpol to c/austin

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It really looks like people just went through and hit Yes on everything.

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[–] [email protected] 8 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Man, the wealth tax ban is mind-boggling to me. I can only imagine what marketing they must have done to convince the average voter there was any downside to the POSSIBILITY of taxing high net worth individuals, without any specifics.

[–] reddig33 1 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

Voters hate taxes, but they love debt. Bond elections usually pass. Guess what — if you paid for it upfront (taxes) it would be cheaper.

Same with toll roads.

Same with privatizing the grid.

Same with the push to privatize schools.

It’s gonna cost you more in the long run.