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Sure they're real, and sure they live comfortable lives. But this doesn't mean that Vienna isn't a welfare state which buys the happiness of its citizens throu
by aa-jv 2y ago
Sure they're real, and sure they live comfortable lives. But this doesn't mean that Vienna isn't a welfare state which buys the happiness of its citizens through heavy, heavy taxation.
- malermeister 2y agoHow is that a bad thing? The welfare states is the means through which the world's most livable city and those comfortable lives are achieved.
- aa-jv 2y agoWelfare is only sustainable for as long as there is someone willing to pay for it. That's the entire point of the heroes in the original article. You can't make bread out of thin air. Vienna has a serious welfare budget.
- malermeister 2y agoIt doesn't matter if people are willing. Taxes are not optional.