Why We March
Vilifying billionaires is popular. Losing them is expensive. Most made their fortunes building companies that employ thousands and solve real problems. Their wealth is largely stock in those companies, not vaults of cash.
California benefits enormously when entrepreneurs choose to build here. We’re currently watching them leave.
The Billionaire Tax Act has already pushed the founders of Google to leave the state, taking their economic contributions with them. By taxing unrealized gains and voting shares, the act would make it difficult for founders to retain control of their startups.
The balls to list Jeff Bezos as somebody who hasn’t done any wrongdoing. He “Didn’t steal from you.” and “Built a store where you can get nearly anything delivered to your doorstep, tomorrow.” from somebody who hasn’t worked in those fucking warehouses. They stole 6 years of my life and denied me the college tuition they promised. I got yanked along and called a hero and never got any of the help they promised when I signed up.
“Didn’t steal from you” Fuck off.