> Alas my fellow countrymen do not have it in their hearts to tax themselves for this purpose. It's not about heart, it's that most people aren't doing well en

> Alas my fellow countrymen do not have it in their hearts to tax themselves for this purpose. It's not about heart, it's that most people aren't doing well enough to care for more taxes. Reduce asset prices for housing, NIMBY politics, etc and maybe they would.