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> This drives up local inequality Why is this a bad thing? Last time I checked, most places love patronage from tourists (who don't pay income taxes either), a
by topmonk 8y ago
> This drives up local inequality
Why is this a bad thing? Last time I checked, most places love patronage from tourists (who don't pay income taxes either), and these “residents” are almost like permanent tourists.
- Atlantium 8y agoIt's tolerated. I'm from another island tax haven and I can tell you that it's part of our culture to act welcoming and happy to see you. It's an act; anyone in any service industry can confirm this. People do this because their choices otherwise are limited.
- topmonk 8y agoI'm aware of this, and that's why I don't live in any of the traditional third-world "paradises". The fakeness and the bitterness of the locals is too much for me.
- syn0byte 8y ago"Sorry 5 'middle class' Puerto Rican families that lost your homes. A rich guy wanted a nice new big second vacation home. So here is a half sized condo at twice the price." Why indeed?
- topmonk 8y agoFor every rich person how many jobs are created to support them? Having cheap rent isn't going to help people if there is no work for them to do.