[JimRed]

And not taxing your mortgage interest. You going to complain about that entitlement, too?

The purpose of that deduction is to encourage ownership, which (generally) builds wealth over the long term and helps maintain a more stable society than tenancies do.

[DoodleDawg]

The purpose of that deduction is to encourage ownership, which (generally) builds wealth over the long term and helps maintain a more stable society than tenancies do.

And the purpose behind my employer-provided healthcare is to encourage people to work here. And it's pretty effective.