alt Hacker NewsThis isn't a logical fallacy quiz and shouldn't be presented as one.
Besides, it would be illogical--and unlikely--for Class A to tax Class B that much. If they did, and the predictable consequences followed, Class A would likely adjust the tax rate keep the population of Class B at an equilibrium state.
Let's stick to realistic what-if scenarios, shall we?
> Class A would likely adjust the tax rate keep the population of Class B at an equilibrium state
What would be Class A's motivation for keep the population of Class B at an equilibrium state?
> Let's stick to realistic what-if scenarios, shall we?
Prove to me then, that this is not how it happens right now or has happened for the last century.
Software engineers who make mid six figures and even 7 after bonuses and RSUs, working at high-frequency trading firms or the MAG 7 pay way more taxes than most of the typical Hacker News population does, and I would bet that population is faily well paid than the average random person.