I’m not arguing against taxes. I’m just saying that “property taxes” effectively nullify genuine ownership. You don’t pay, you don’t stay (eventually). It’s rent.
Property taxes are NOT rent. Property taxes are charges made to the property owner for services rendered to benefit the property. Property taxes where I live include police protection, fire department protection, garbage removal twice a week, road maintenance, maintenance of the drainage systems( critical in hurricane situations) as well as school support for the children. Some other charges I question, but in general, I DO receive services for my taxes. I don’t call that rent.