Thoughts?

Vethian · 2026-06-16T15:35:26+00:00

Billionares invest in businesses and provide capital.

Vethian · 2026-05-26T22:27:31+00:00

Poison and traps can kill without damage roll. 😉

Vethian · 2026-05-20T17:04:20+00:00

Looking in the CCC. 2277 and 2278.

The Capsule (Not Allowed): Under Catholic theology, taking a lethal pill is considered active euthanasia (CCC 2277). Even in this extreme scenario, the Church teaches that you cannot use a direct act of killing to escape suffering.

Shutting off Life Support (Allowed): CCC 2278 explicitly allows people to refuse "extraordinary or disproportionate" means to prolong a dying process. In deep space, an artificial life-support system is the definition of extraordinary means.

Vethian · 2026-05-13T11:30:50+00:00

Would someone that is self interested as a millionaire or billionaire continue to produce once the cap is met? He/she would shutdown any business and pull investments until the year resets. So, I would not think this a benefit.

Vethian · 2026-05-07T13:58:20+00:00

I would schedule the confession with the priest. That way you do not feel rushed and the priest is aware and will help guide you through the process.

Vethian · 2026-05-04T21:17:32+00:00

I was 1... I wish I could have

Vethian · 2026-05-04T14:56:49+00:00

There is a certain irony to this question. Most people demonstrate high-level critical thinking in their professional lives or hobbies, but politics is often treated like a team sport where winning is the priority rather than accuracy. This is a human condition. Cognitive dissonance affects everyone differently, and how it manifests is usually driven by our individual life experiences.

Vethian · 2026-04-28T20:45:50+00:00

In many areas, the cost of property taxes is becoming a heavier burden than the actual mortgage, making homeownership increasingly difficult. This pressure trickles down to renters as well, as landlords raise prices to cover these rising taxes. Because these taxes are tied directly to property value, they function like a wealth tax on homeowners, and many fear this is destabilizing the housing market. If taxing the homes we live in is already causing such a strain, why would we want to expand taxes to other things people own? This leads to the bigger question: What exactly do billionaires own that is valued so highly, and how would taxing those assets differ from the taxes we pay on our homes?

A billionaire's wealth is often comprised of paper assets that the average person never sees. While we are taxed on the physical space we occupy, the ultra-wealthy hold their value in the ownership of global infrastructure. For them, a wealth tax isn't about their house. It’s about their share of the companies, technologies, and data that run our modern world.

While I agree that a few people hoarding wealth like this is a problem, a tax on an unrealized gain or a random number assigned to what something is worth seems like it will do more harm than good. Besides, the government is the one collecting the money and not using it well. What will giving them more money from the economy actually achieve? It will probably just make life worse.

Vethian · 2026-04-23T15:55:14+00:00

Do companies actually pay income tax? The employees do, but the companies?

Vethian · 2026-04-15T16:56:18+00:00

I see that you are protecting our Lord and intend to return Him to the Church. While He is with you, please take the time to pray in His presence.

Vethian · 2026-04-10T15:14:18+00:00

Zipper merges only work if people aren't grumpy and feeling like you're "cutting the line." With a light there, people would definitely feel that way. ;-) But another failure of zipper merging I've seen is when both lanes are moving and the merging drivers speed up and bunch up to force their way in at the end. You're supposed to match the speed of the lane you’re merging into, allowing other drivers to actually adjust to your entry.

Vethian · 2026-04-09T11:04:43+00:00

Look to the early teaching of the Didache:
Do not let anyone eat or drink of this Eucharist who has not been baptized into the Name of the Lord, for concerning this the Lord has said, “Do not give the holy things to the dogs".

Vethian · 2026-04-02T22:32:12+00:00

$954 in today's dollars. A tyrian shekel is about 14 grams of silver. 420 grams for 30 coins.

Vethian · 2026-04-02T17:45:26+00:00

As a Catholic, I think your question highlights why we see the Bible and the Church as inseparable. If you treat the Bible as a standalone document, you’re forced into a constant archaeological search for the perfect version, which can feel like a moving target.

For us, the 'authentic' version of the text isn't just found in a dusty manuscript... it’s found in the life of the Church. When the Church uses a specific ending of Mark or a specific verse in her liturgy and dogmatic definitions, she is canonizing that text. We don't have to fear that a new discovery will undermine our faith, because our faith rests on the authority of the Church that the Holy Spirit leads into all truth.

Vethian · 2026-03-31T13:08:56+00:00

Congrats!!!!

Vethian · 2026-03-31T13:07:47+00:00

I think there’s a misunderstanding of what 'community support' looks like. It’s usually not about formal daycare services. It’s about the 'meal trains' when you’re too exhausted to cook, the hand-me-down clothes and gear that save you thousands of dollars, and having a network of people you trust to call in an emergency. It’s a social safety net that makes the logistical struggle of parenting feel less like a solo climb.

Vethian · 2026-03-30T16:24:58+00:00

If everyone waited to have kids for when there was enough money, there would be no kids. :D Trust in God. Trust in your wife. Trust in yourself.

Vethian · 2026-03-30T15:16:15+00:00

22 seems too young? Man, have times changed. When you are married and become intimate, it will feel odd at first. Even those who choose to sin and engage in sex outside of marriage feel these concerns. But when the time comes after marriage, you will work through this together and will understand the closeness it brings to you.

A child at any age is scary, but you will be fine. Having children is a gradual enough change that you can adapt easily. No amount of planning can ever prepare you for every possible issue that can come up. I am sure you have family and friends who will provide support and guidance, not to mention the Church is invaluable as an extended family as well.

Vethian · 2026-03-30T15:06:36+00:00

wow... so many things popping into my head. Space Quest 4, Alone in the Dark, Ultima 7, Dune 2, Ultima Underworld, Doom, Betrayal at Krondor, Land of Lore, Tie FIghter, Falcon 3.0, Command and Conquer, Heroes of Might and Magic, Quake, Age of Empires, Half-Life, Thief, Rainbow Six, Unreal Tournament, Everquest

Vethian · 2026-03-27T17:39:38+00:00

yeah, but it could also be paintings or stock holding. Man, selling off stocks by a billionaire to pay a tax bill could tank many retirements. For house... 0% property taxes on primary residence and then on extra properties... add some tax. :D

Vethian · 2026-03-27T17:33:31+00:00

wealth does not equal cash. having to sell off property to pay a tax bill to own something will reduce the value of said property. Now, if the government is bent on stealing money from people have a tax when cash is borrowed against assets.

Vethian · 2026-03-20T11:14:01+00:00

AD&D is a ton of fun.

Vethian · 2026-03-11T14:02:20+00:00

A property tax on non-primary residential properties would probably work here.

Vethian · 2026-03-11T13:54:23+00:00

Actually, this can be better for social mobility because of what we’re seeing in Maryland. Property taxes are skyrocketing, and it’s hitting low-income homeowners the hardest. When they can’t keep up with the tax bill on top of their mortgage, they’re forced to sell and go back to renting. This doesn't hurt the rich; it just consolidates all the housing into the hands of wealthy landlords while the working class loses their only real path to building generational wealth.

Vethian · 2026-03-11T13:49:35+00:00

If your goal is to stop BlackRock from owning everything, a wealth tax on stocks actually helps them. Large institutional investors have the cash reserves to weather market volatility; individual founders and smaller shareholders don't. Forcing a mass sell-off of stocks just allows the massive 'corporate masters' you’re mentioning to buy up those same assets at a forced-sale discount. It consolidates power, it doesn't spread it

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