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Originally Posted by BobbyStrawberry
You could also move to a lower tax state, county and/or municipality, but there's a reason people stay in those higher-tax places, as I'm sure you know. It's almost as if people think it's worth it to pay higher taxes once they realize the benefits that can be provided with that revenue. Most people—including the rich, up to a point—like having nice roads, sidewalks, schools, police fire and emergency services, etc.
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I suspect for many of us, it’s as much about family as anything.
I have a friend from New York who claims that there are two types of New Yorkers - those who talk about leaving, and those who have already left. As a California refugee, I suspect similar sentiments would apply to Californians, among others.