Search Statements

The intention could be to prevent wealthy individuals from deferring taxes indefinitely by holding onto appreciating assets.

Politicians might see taxing unrealized gains as a way to generate more revenue without having to raise income tax rates for the general population.

The idea behind taxing unrealized gains is to address wealth inequality, as asset-rich individuals often see significant gains without having to pay taxes until they sell.

Taxing unrealized gains could be an attempt to create a fairer tax system, ensuring that the wealthy pay their share even if they haven't sold their assets.

We need to, as parents, separate the value of the smartphone from the addictive aspects for our children. This looks like parental controls.

The problem is social media apps, not smartphones.

If MPs' pay is increased, it should come with better transparency about expenses, second jobs, and private earnings.

Public service should come with sacrifices, including moderate pay; politicians shouldn’t expect private-sector salaries.

Higher salaries might discourage MPs from accepting corporate lobbying jobs after their political careers.

Instead of higher pay, we should reform the system to reduce unnecessary expenses and improve efficiency.

Politicians should only receive a pay rise if their performance is evaluated positively by an independent body.

Rather than pay increases, provide better resources and support staff to help MPs perform more effectively.

No, politics is a calling, not a business; increasing salaries might attract the wrong type of candidate.

We get what we pay for — higher pay could attract skilled professionals who’d otherwise work in finance, law, or tech.

Higher pay might reduce brain drain to the private sector, where many MPs move after leaving politics.

The current salary is sufficient for the role; the focus should be on improving their integrity and work ethic.

Yes, paying them more could allow them to focus entirely on their duties without taking on second jobs.

Public trust in politicians is low; increasing their pay now might worsen that perception.

Politicians knew the salary when they ran for office — raising it mid-way is unfair to taxpayers.

If we pay politicians more, it must come with stricter accountability and performance reviews.