Much of the routine trade and investment between China and America is entirely appropriate and in America’s interest. But inserting the Chinese Communist Party into America’s pay-to-play system and its economic development strategy isn’t just crossing a line. It’s a leap into an abyss of stupidity.
Remember, it’s a zero-sum game. When over-assessments of properties are lowered, other assessments have to be raised. Otherwise known as: if you think your PT bill of 2-3 percent of your property value is high now …