Hollywood Strikers Should Blame Themselves for High Cost of California Living
Commentary
Hollywood actors and screenwriters are striking because—they say—their pay is too low. But the flip side is it’s too expensive living in Southern California.
But whose fault is that? Who backs policies making California the most expensive state in the country? Who insists on high taxes on businesses and residents? And remember, the more you make, the higher your income tax bracket in the state’s highly progressive income tax schedule. It’s not just that the wealthy pay the top 13.3 percent income tax. But the middle class pays 9.3 percent.
Among those most favoring these policies, and the politicians who impose them, are Hollywood screenwriters and actors. With a few exceptions, such as Tom Selleck and Gary Sinise, most actors are far-left activists. The same with screenwriters….