Paul Silva's imaginative piece suggests a wide ranging number of options for dealing with the pecuniary, punitive, and perverted problems that currently pester the Beach City communities.
Beyond the "modest proposals" which would have offended satirist Jonathan Swift's sarcastic sensibilities, the distinction between extravagances and expenses is a noteworthy one. On a more serious note, I do believe in the sanctity of Prop 13, at least in making it as difficult as possible for legislators in Sacramento to raise taxes on the law-abiding everyone else in the State of California.
However, I am completely in favor of closing loopholes that protect commercial and residential properties from reassessment. As long as individuals profit from living in the Golden State, they ought to contribute the requisite amount to defray the costs of public services. I would also like to see an end to the boutique legislation passed by small-time politicians looking to make a name for themselves. Ted Lieu has declared war on private puppy sales, shark-fin soup, and tanning salons. What's next:" eating the rich to feed the rest?
And on another note, why not lower tax-brackets altogether and move for a part-time legislature? At least that way our money and liberty would be safer for a greater length of time throughout the year.