Even those of us who “own” a home are just renting it from the government.
121 sats \ 4 replies \ @kr OP 8 Feb
very true, in more ways than one.
governments are often the holders of the mortgages people have, and then even after the mortgage is paid off there is still a property tax burden forever.
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But they acquired all this land fair-and-square on our behalf, so it makes sense, right?
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The use of the land reminds me of the use of the sky. The sky also has been "acquired" on our behalf, however I am still puzzled to understand why where I live I need to pay a fee every 5 years to fly and send radio waves. Then I wonder if this "acquisition" of the part of the land and the part of the air I breath at regular intervals should be taxed for "security" reasons or for "fairness". Particularly, given these legislations change with time and can vary depending on the country, I feel tempted to question these past and new rules for taxation.
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10 sats \ 1 reply \ @joda 9 Feb
God help you if you find something of value in the dirt on your land...
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Dirt, I won't find. Help, God will. Understand you will, Mr Yoda.
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