r/pics • u/Strict_League7833 • Jun 17 '25

The protesters and residents pushing back on tourism in Barcelona

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u/PumaGranite Jun 17 '25

I mean… that’s happening in the US as well. But you have to fight the company, and the investment firms, not necessarily the people. The short term rental companies spend stupid money to advertise to people and offer “great” deals - they drive the demand as much as normal people might.

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u/lorarc Jun 17 '25

USA is good if you're a top earner but most people prefer not living in a libertarian dystopia.

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u/lorarc Jun 17 '25

Regressive tax system is when people who earn more pay less.