• refalo@programming.dev
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      5 months ago

      IMO It’s not always that simple. Yes some countries do this but it can also backfire (and has). Some examples:

      • unfairly targeting rich people in order to help the town budget

      • previous annual incomes may be vastly different from current monthly wages (furloughed etc.)

      • punishment being spun as a political tool similar to trump’s martyrs

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        5 months ago

        Wow first bullet is a fascinating point, seems obvious now. Great insight!