Property tax is basically a protection racket: 'Pay us or get out.' It's brutal, but at least it's transparent. They look at the map, send the bill, and that's it.

I actually prefer that honesty over the modern income tax system.

The tax code has gotten so complicated that the government can't just be a landlord anymore. They have to be a stalker. To get every last drop of revenue, they need to monitor our bank accounts, track our paychecks, and scrutinize every purchase.

I'd rather they tax the place I sleep at than spy on every step I take.