r/technology • u/Logical_Welder3467 • 18d ago

Society Google cofounder Sergey Brin has spent $102 million to fight California’s proposed billionaire tax—he could owe $13 billion if he loses

https://fortune.com/article/how-much-has-google-cofounder-sergey-brin-spent-to-oppose-california-billionaire-tax-102-million-owe-13-billion-if-loses/
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u/williamgman 18d ago

A very wealthy person once told me they'd rather pay to fight it rather than pay the tax - even if it was a wash. It's the principle of it.

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u/Existing-Base-417 17d ago

And what principle is that? Do they see taxes as inherently giving the “less successful” a break? I never understood their aversion to paying their fair share.

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u/Waiting4Reccession 17d ago

They want full control of how its spent and honestly just dont want to pay.

Also this piece of shit moved right across the border to another state - so basically he wants to enjoy everything in California but not pay for it.

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u/buyongmafanle 17d ago edited 17d ago

"I want to live in California because it's a great place, but not pay the taxes that make it a great place. I want my company to be in California because it has access to a thriving global economy, but not pay the taxes or wages required to support that environment. I want access to all the culture and diversity that California has to offer, but offer no support for those making California an exciting and interesting place."

So fucking tired of these Libertarians that always take and never give.