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Originally Posted by CTYankee
The problem with rationalizing is that it is most often used to mask what the real motivation is for some action taken either by an individual, group of individuals, or, in this case, by a government entity. This results in even the proponents not truly understanding the true reason(s).
I agree with Mr. Mercier that property taxes are high. I also agree that property values have dramatically increased since the pandemic. I do not agree that increased property values should necessarily result in higher property taxes. With an across the boards increase in property valuations as reflected by periodic reevaluations the mill rate should correspondently decrease.
I also disagree that a majority of New Hampshire residents are elderly. Approximately 21.5% are over sixty-five, not that sixty-five is considered elderly.
New Hampshire assesses property tax on 100% of valuation. Perhaps a graduated percentage could be adopted whereby property taxes are assessed on a lessor percentage for the elderly or disabled. This would constitute a homestead provision.
I'm not sure what property values and taxes have to do with the labor pool. The way New Hampshire seems to be going the only people who are going to be living here are professionals and well monied.
In any event governments need to learn to live within the means of the people they serve. People in government should stop rationalizing and start dealing with the limited resources of the people. The people should not simply accept the fallacious rationalization arguments put forth by those in power.
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They have it for the poor elderly and disabled.
But taking further from the poor young to fund the poor elderly isn't rational.