If you feel that taxes are punishments then we can't really have much of a discussion. Taxes are meant for wealth redistribution. They are what prevent kings and lords.
Second homes and vacation homes should be unaffordable. They are a luxury.
Second homes and vacation homes should be unaffordable. They are a luxury.
As for the comment about kings and lords, I suppose you're not familiar with the story of Robinhood...
Taxes that are too high transition the outcome from wealth redistribution to punishment.