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Yes, people tend to develop different opinions about taxes depending on their financial situation. Perhaps a decade ago this person would have written your comment word for word -- who knows what kind of comments you will be writing as your situation develops. Only time will tell. :)

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> people tend to develop different opinions about taxes depending on their financial situation

I didn't state that. No need to subvert my point by suggesting even more money could change my opinion.

I am the one stating it. I personally think that this is what happens to a lot of people. Perhaps your opinion about taxes will never change, no matter what -- but certainly some folks evolve their thinking once they get wealthy or as you yourself said act "socially liberal" only until the tithe box reaches them.

Telling someone their opinion could change doesn't contribute to the conversation and edges on ad hominem.

Interesting perspective, I never thought of it that way.

By all means, I shall call you a person whose opinion could not change. Is there a term for such a thing?

Welp, they walked right into that one ;)

Yeah, I walked into a person who refused to have good-faith discourse.

All I can suggest is for you to ask a trusted friend to read the exchange and give their take on it, preferably without priming or explaining.

Alternatively you can, for my edification, demonstrate by way of example -- how should I have phrased my initial point in a more palatable manner in your opinion?

The only "point" you offered was a character attack, you did not make an attempt to respond to any of my arguments whatsoever. I am not interested in your rude suggestions or further interaction with you.

I sincerely believe you did not read my comments as intended, nothing rude in such a suggestion as misunderstandings happen - either way, be well.

You're basically trying to invalidate that person's comment with a made-up hypothetical.

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