You nailed it. American leftists never take into account that people will change their behavior accordingly when the rules are changed. That's why California leftist are shocked that California entrepreneurs would actually have the effrontery to leave the state when faced with overall tax rates in excess of 60%.
Of course European leftists already learned this lesson, which is why they build a wall around West Berlin back in the late 50s.
29 posted on 02/15/2013 9:26:02 AM PST by Hoodat
("As for God, His way is perfect" - Psalm 18:30)