One of the biggest problems with censorship is that it prevents honest learning and discovery. Until recently, I never considered the issue of unrealized gains when it comes to property taxes—and I say that as someone who’s strongly conservative and already against property taxes.
I’ve always opposed property taxes because I don’t want to fund government-run schools that don’t reflect my values. I also don’t mind personally paying for road maintenance or infrastructure I actually use. With today’s technology, we no longer need massive government contracts and bloated infrastructure budgets filled with waste and political favoritism.
But what really opened my eyes was something Governor Ron DeSantis recently highlighted:
Why are we paying taxes on property we haven’t sold?
Just because my neighbor sells their house for a high price doesn’t mean the government should automatically assume my property is worth the same—and increase my taxes based on that. That’s taxing unrealized gains, which means you’re being taxed on profit you haven’t made, and may never make.
Think about it:
If you own a home and haven’t sold it, you haven’t received any money. Yet, your property tax can still go up just because someone else sold their house nearby. That’s not fair—and frankly, it’s not logical.
This is how governments slowly trap people financially. Bureaucrats and politicians benefit while regular homeowners are forced to pay more—just to keep living in their own homes.
As Christians, we’re called to build the Kingdom of God, not blindly support systems that exploit us through ignorance. We need to stay informed about how power is being used—and misused—by those in charge. Taxation without realization is just another way the system keeps us down.
If we want true change, it starts with knowledge—and truth.
And the truth begins with Christ.
Consider making Jesus Christ your Lord and Savior today.