Fix the housing crisis? Plus other letters, Oct. 13: ‘I enjoy low property taxes. It would only be fair that my taxes increase’

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In today’s letters to the editor: China and Taiwan; saving hostages; the notwithstanding clause; climate change; how to solve the housing crisis; nice things

: Throughout China’s rich history, there have been numerous instances where leadership that embraced benevolence and diplomacy achieved more sustainable and positive outcomes.

Such a stand would also encourage the people of Taiwan to consider peaceful reunification, based on shared values and mutual interests, rather than coercion and intimidation.: I see a missed chance to update the “worthwhile Canadian initiative” headline often used to define some mythical Canadian personality . This article could have better been presented as “Canadians propose working group.

I am happy for these ads. They offer the best lesson in “Predatory Delay 101,″ the strategy that now seems to guide the fossil-fuel industry. The goal: Make more billions of dollars no matter what the cost to planetary life, and delay government action to slow ever-accelerating climate chaos. Many seniors sell their homes to fund retirement. Some of the money may go to discretionary items such as well-deserved vacations and helping the kids, but much of it goes to things such as a more manageable home, caregivers, assisted living, nursing or long-term care.Finally, an article explaining the rationale for limiting capital gains exemptions on primary residences. Still, a retroactive tax grab would be a non-starter.

Large new taxes resulting from new housing would meet local resistance. Any such shift to property taxes would significantly increase the annual carrying cost of all homes, including new homes.

 

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