California's Taxes

Ron Mossler of Northridge wrote in to The Pink Transgendered Lady (a.k.a. The Los Angeles Times) responsing to the article "Dueling Tax Hike Measures Occupy Democrats":

Pat Hurley, a delegate to the state Democratic Party convention, remarked, "Voters might think the governor's [sales tax] plan is too broad" and that only millionaires should be targeted for increased taxes. Hurley's remark highlights the problem.

As long as there are only a wealthy few who contribute to the supply side of tax revenue, those on the demand side can remain less involved about how politicians spend a limited pool of revenue. If everyone were asked to contribute more, as in a sales tax increase, perhaps more Californians would demand more accountability and responsibility from our politicians.

As long as we pick on the super wealthy, the rest of the populace lacks an incentive to rein in spending.

Thank you, Mr. Mossler. One problem with getting a large minority or even majority of voters on the receiving end of redistribution is that the taxpayers have the resources to relocate. As Mossler noted, people become disinterested at best. At worst, they become active in order to keep up their plundering of someone else's earnings.

The Democrats control Los Angeles, San Fransisco, and California. They are doing a fine job of messing the state up. They can't blame Republicans. The Democrats have control.