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Solving this problem means providing a workable solution to the people in power, which in this case is homeowners. Can you find a solution which lets them keep
by tsbischof 5y ago
Solving this problem means providing a workable solution to the people in power, which in this case is homeowners. Can you find a solution which lets them keep their financial gains but also shifts the status quo? If not, they will fight you and win.
One wonky approach might be to introduce some form of government seizure over time, like a scaling progressive rule based on the quantity of property owned that is actually a forced sale to the local housing authority. So over a period the extra housing equity would be owned by the authority and redistributed, while the existing homeowner gets cash but not the property. This particular concept feels flawed but something which produces wins all around is easier to get moving.
As for building the movement, a crisp rallying cry and lines of communication to local stakeholders is key. You probably need to search around for the location with the right mixture of local activism and receptive leadership, in the same way that many startups benefit from specific locations.
- solresol 5y ago> introduce some form of government seizure over time And if you don't want your property seized because it's valuable to you, maybe you could pay the government a percentage of the price of the land to prevent that from happening. ... which is interesting, because Australia already has a land value tax. All we need to do is increase it.