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So if the numbers are so small, why does it matter that this tax deal exists then. I think most of the hate is fueled by emotional anger at the rich due to inc

So if the numbers are so small, why does it matter that this tax deal exists then. I think most of the hate is fueled by emotional anger at the rich due to increasing inequality in the USA, even though this investment in NYC is a positive for it when you look at it rationally.

airstrike 8y ago
> why does it matter that this tax deal exists then. He's saying the tax breaks provide create no gain for the city, but he's not disputing they're valuable to Amazon. They're also not valuable to taxpayers, who are being forced to subsidize one company without the opportunity to voice their opinion a priori. Finally, there's the incremental point that countless other entrepreneurs are not enjoying these same benefits. Not the biggest issue with it, but an important one nonetheless.
shard972 8y ago
How does it help anybody outside NYC?
- sokoloff 8y ago
  To what extent should that be a major concern of NY legislators?