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<blockquote data-quote="Slappy" data-source="post: 394271" data-attributes="member: 7608">I'll maintain there is nothing inherently wrong with property tax. If done properly (which it is not currently), it is a direct use tax which is the most rational form of taxation.I understand the notion that you never truly own your home when property taxes exist, but that's like saying you never truly own your home if it needs periodic maintenance and repairs. No reasonable person thinks a home will last forever with no further investment.Homes are generally closely associated with roads, water, sewer, police, fire departments and schools. All of those things cost money to build, maintain and operate just the same as maintaining a lawn, replacing worn appliances or paying the electricity bill.The existence of a property tax is not the problem. The problem is the spending on corporate welfare, socialist programs and corruption that result in high property taxes.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Slappy, post: 394271, member: 7608"] I'll maintain there is nothing inherently wrong with property tax. If done properly (which it is not currently), it is a direct use tax which is the most rational form of taxation. I understand the notion that you never truly own your home when property taxes exist, but that's like saying you never truly own your home if it needs periodic maintenance and repairs. No reasonable person thinks a home will last forever with no further investment. Homes are generally closely associated with roads, water, sewer, police, fire departments and schools. All of those things cost money to build, maintain and operate just the same as maintaining a lawn, replacing worn appliances or paying the electricity bill. The existence of a property tax is not the problem. The problem is the spending on corporate welfare, socialist programs and corruption that result in high property taxes. [/QUOTE]

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