When it comes to proposals, there are many political figures who tend to make a few strange ones. One of the latest in the spotlight for questionable reasons is none other than Florida Governor DeSantis. According to him, he’s looking for ways to have Floridians pay less in property taxes, to the point where some won’t pay them at all. Still, the “how” for this is a bit strange, as he thinks the best course of action is having Canadians pay more.
A recent CBC report claims DeSantis is considering increasing the property tax exemption for many in Florida, even if it means some of them pay nothing. However, since many wonder what will happen to all that money, especially since it is used for many things in the state, DeSantis suggested something that raised several eyebrows.
According to the Governor, he would tax Canadians more, saying the following:
“I want Canadian tourists and Brazilian tourists subsidizing the state and making it so Florida residents pay less taxes. I don’t want to give Canadians a tax cut.“
Normally, one would think that people would not like the idea. Yet, it seems that wasn’t the case.
While many do believe this is a strange proposal, as they believe it is another way for Republicans to get back at Canada due to recent situations involving the northern country and Trump, others don’t see it as too far-fetched.
Some people have started throwing some information in the comments, claiming that Canada taxes non-residents more, yet some have tried to debunk this, saying that it isn’t true.
In the end, and as many put it, they believe DeSantis is proposing another thing that just makes the GOP look questionable. Again.
Florida Voters Think This is Another GOP Tactic
Debate aside, many saw this proposal and started calling DeSantis and the GOP out, mentioning how it is just another tactic by the Republican Party.
“Typical GOP.”
“The GOP has ruined Florida.”
On the other side of the discussion, people are actually defending Canadians, with some even claiming that those from the northern neighboring country have stopped coming to Florida in recent months.
“Canadians have had enough. I don’t blame them.“
In the end, many are against this proposition, with the majority thinking that it will backfire and will continue to make the country look bad. Still, with how things are in the state, some believe that it may happen.
