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Sure, but in the context of a discussion of swing states, it seems relevant to consider California as a whole. Median income in Silicon Valley is still a lot lo
by foldr 3y ago
Sure, but in the context of a discussion of swing states, it seems relevant to consider California as a whole. Median income in Silicon Valley is still a lot lower than 400k, in any case.
- aurareturn 3y agoApplying a blanket all number to tax is a mistake. Yes, it's already like this and it's a mistake. Let's not make it even worse.
- foldr 3y agoIt's a mistake from the point of view of the small minority of people who'd pay more taxes – no surprises there.
- aurareturn 3y agoSure, I’m arguing that the minority needs to be moved up a few more pecs. Try $4 million instead of $400k. $400k is not enough to buy a house in Cupertino, not enough to start a family, not enough to enjoy an upper middle class lifestyle. But go ahead. Apply a blanket all rate to everyone. Yes, I understand that $400k is a lot for many parts of the world/country.
- foldr 3y agoYou seem completely disconnected from the reality of what people are earning. Even if you look just at the Bay Area, the median income is 'only' $120k. The people who are primarily suffering from the high cost of living in this area aren't software engineers on $400k. It's a shame if these people can't buy their dream houses in their dream locations, but why should that be a priority for California's 22 million voters?