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I would almost vote for that platform. The problem is it's regressive... prices on basic good and utilities disproportionately harm those who are poor, at least
by kazagistar 7y ago
I would almost vote for that platform. The problem is it's regressive... prices on basic good and utilities disproportionately harm those who are poor, at least in the short term. But I think there are ways to mitigate that, and as a package would likely be a popular position.
- archi42 7y agoYeah, I know: VAT and (similar taxes on daily goods/resources) affect poor people the most, since they invest most of their money in these. The cynical thing is: People with a lot of money make most of the profit from environmental destruction and can later use that money/resources to ease the effect of climate destruction on themselves and their families/heritage; poor people just try to get by, and have a harder time mitigating the effects. I think I have a second point for my platform: Shift tax pressure from VAT to income tax and/or taxation on wealth. I should announce this one AFTER the gala with the corporate sponsors; also, this is difficult to balance for economic growth).
- 0xffff2 7y agoClimate change is regressive.