Millionaire Tax? Hope You Like Empty Coffee Cups
Another business leader is fleeing a liberal state, and this time, it’s Starbucks founder Howard Schultz. After decades building up his empire in the Pacific Northwest, one of America’s most successful job creators is packing his bags and heading to Florida. Why? Because the far-left politicians running Washington state think success is something to punish.
Schultz didn’t just start a coffee shop—he sparked a global movement, hiring thousands and putting Seattle on the map for more than just rain. But politicians in Washington see prosperity as a problem, not a goal. Their answer? A so-called “millionaire tax.” It’s basically a big neon sign telling entrepreneurs, “Don’t build your future here.” Would you stick around if the government wanted to raid your wallet for daring to achieve the American Dream?
Instead of welcoming business and celebrating those who create jobs, Washington’s leaders are chasing wealth away like it’s the enemy. Meanwhile, hardworking Washingtonians get stuck with a shrinking economy, fewer opportunities, and less hope for a paycheck. Who wins? Not workers. Not families. Not the state. The winners are big-government bureaucrats who get to play Robin Hood—and always seem to benefit themselves more than anyone else.
It’s no surprise that Howard Schultz chose Miami for his new home. Florida celebrates ambition. There’s no income tax, and business owners aren’t treated like villains. As leftists in states like Washington keep inventing new taxes and roadblocks, Americans with drive and vision will keep moving to places where they’re actually valued.
Liberals claim they care about workers, but their tax-and-spend schemes destroy the jobs those workers rely on. How many more job creators have to head for the exit before these politicians finally wake up? Maybe when all that’s left are empty coffee shops, empty promises, and empty state coffers.
Source: NY Post
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