Well in my opinion lazy liberals looking for handouts are worse. But, just an opinion 😀

Please feel free to kiss my rich conservative white butt 😀

It’s over. I’ve lost interest. Im always going to be anti tax. I lost 🤷‍♀️

Perhaps

Sure

I was there last week and it was busy, BUT they seemed short staffed. And at least a few times in the past 2 weeks they were closed on days they were supposed to be open.

And now Maddie’s has announced that they are closing

I think most, if not all, already have new tenants/businesses coming in, so it may just be restaurant turnover.

I’m deeply hurt by that 😀

I’m deeply hurt by that 😊

I’d run my business (and it IS business) my way. You can run yours as you wish. And don’t forget the commercial landlords, it’s not $40 for them

That does seem to be a common theme on Reddit 😀

I guess you’re a good person 🤷‍♀️

Perhaps Just gives them a convenient excuse

So people realize that their political decisions have an impact. I’m guessing a lot of people who voted yes, don’t own property ( some do I know). They listened to the rhetoric and said “screw it, I don’t own property, no impact to me, I’ll vote yes. “. That’s all. Same with question 1, “ I’m not a millionaire, I don’t care”.

Nope. Landlords and property owners have power.

Well yes I would. And yes increasing taxes does lead to increased rents. Is it the only reason? No. But it’s a contributing factor.

I agree. You’ll never see that legislation passed though. Money is the lifeblood of politics, even in liberal Massachusetts. Renters have no money, they do have plenty of time, and can make a lot of noise, but ultimately the landlords and property owners who do have money, will prevail.

Well. I guess that depends on your perspective. I see it as taxes increasing which will ultimately result in higher rents and costs. Landlords just pass it through, probably along with a little extra for handling, so I’m not sure I see your point.

How’s that working out? 😀.

They do that because they can. Welcome to the real world

“Need” is one thing. What they will actually raise may be another

I’m sure some will use it as a reason

I agree (partially). I just think people don’t always recognize that increasing taxes ultimately results in increasing costs. You think the benefits outweigh the costs, I don’t

Yep. The people who voted for it.