[Myrddin]

Increasing tax rates decreases tax revenues as the afflicted flee to a less onerous location...out of the state of CA. Those most afflicted are also those most capable of relocating to a better place. Their numbers are small, their "contributions" are substantial. When they go, they will be missed and not easily replaced.

[Montanabound]

Please, Californians, if you go to other states, do not try to remake them into California-lite. Same goes for New Yorkers.

[Tublecane]

“Increasing tax rates decreases tax revenues as the afflicted flee to a less onerous location...”

..or simply stop producing as much as they used to.