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Property Tax – Fair or Unfair Way to Tax Wealth?

Do you think that the property tax – calculated based on the market value of real estate – is a reasonable and fair solution?

The property tax, calculated from the current market value of real estate, has sparked debate worldwide for years. Supporters see it as a tool of social justice – those who own more should pay more, which could curb wealth concentration and speculation in the housing market. Critics argue that it unfairly burdens ordinary homeowners who spent decades paying off mortgages and would now face rising costs as property values increase. In many countries, the topic resurfaces amid housing crises and growing inequality. Is the cadastral tax a sensible way to promote social balance, or a form of punishment for owning a home?

08/11/2025

Wealth and prosperity vs fertility – a natural correlation or the result of manipulation?

In your opinion, does the increase in wealth and prosperity of society correlate with having fewer children, or even with childlessness?

The relationship between wealth and fertility has been controversial for years. On the one hand, data show that in developed countries the number of children decreases with the rising standard of living and social security. On the other hand, some argue that the promotion of consumption and childlessness plays a key role. A symbolic reference is John Calhoun’s mouse experiment, the so-called “Universe 25” – creating ideal living conditions (food, water, no threats) led to the disappearance of reproductive behavior and the collapse of the colony. For some, this is a natural civilizational mechanism, for others proof that societies are being deliberately manipulated to limit population growth. Is the decline in fertility the effect of prosperity, or a planned experiment on humanity?

12/09/2025

Age difference in relationships – tradition or no big deal?

What do you think the age difference should be between a woman and a man in a typical relationship?

The age difference in relationships has always stirred emotions and provoked sharp debates. For some, it’s natural – the man older, the woman younger, as in traditional marriage models. Others argue that more and more often women choose younger partners, appreciating their energy and freshness, while men seek maturity and stability. Still others claim that peer relationships are best – it’s easier to experience the stages of life together and age in sync. Psychologists and sociologists argue over whether age difference truly determines a relationship’s durability, while conspiracy theories add the thread of a “hidden biology” of partner selection. And you – tradition or a modern approach?

09/09/2025

Voting rights of seniors – generational balance or demographic dominance?

Should people above retirement age who no longer work have a limited influence on elections, given that seniors now outnumber younger voters?

The voting rights of seniors is a subject that ignites emotions like a spark on a powder keg. On one hand, the older generation has every right to decide, as they built the state and paid taxes for decades. On the other, critics point out that the demographic dominance of seniors distorts balance, as they decide on a future they may not live to see. Controversial proposals are emerging: from reducing the weight of their vote to completely stripping people of retirement age of their voting rights. It sounds like heresy against democracy, yet the debate increasingly circles back to the question of whether the electoral system truly reflects generational balance, or instead blocks changes that would benefit the young. And you – whose side are you on?

09/09/2025

Abortion and child support – does a woman’s decision release a man from responsibility?

In the case of a serious illness of the unborn child, when the law allows for termination of pregnancy but the woman decides to give birth despite the man's objection, should he be obliged to pay child support?

Abortion and child support is a topic that stirs emotions and exposes moral tensions between law and private choices. When a woman decides to give birth to a severely ill child despite the legal possibility of abortion, the question arises: should the man who opposed this decision pay child support? Supporters of the obligation emphasize the father’s biological responsibility, while opponents see it as imposing a role he did not want. Society is therefore faced with a dilemma: is the child’s right to life more important than the right to renounce fatherhood? There are also theories that child support is a tool for depopulating society. And you – do you think that a woman’s choice should bind a man for years?

01/09/2025

Childlessness Tax

Do you think that people who do not have children should pay an additional tax to support the demographic system?

Is childlessness a personal choice or a societal issue? As populations age, voices emerge calling for those without children to contribute more to the system. But does the state have the right to penalize private life decisions? The line between collective responsibility and individual freedom is becoming increasingly tense. Is a tax on childlessness an act of demographic justice—or ideological pressure to become a parent? Find out where your boundary lies.

05/08/2025

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