Remember Greek Mythology? Didn't it seem like there was a god for just about everything? There were so many!
Hades, god of the dead. Poseidon god of the sea. Athena, goddess of wisdom. Zeus, the leader of the gods. And of course, one of my favorites, Aphrodite, goddess of love and beauty. But which god was responsible for property taxes?
Greece is in turmoil over the recent property tax that was enacted as part of a program to get national debt under control. The tax, which was put in place three months ago, is tied to electric bills. If someone refuses to pay, their electricity is cut. Well, at least in theory, the electric company is protesting the tax and several activist groups are reconnecting electricity to those who have been cut off. Greece is in serious revolt over property taxes!
The prime minister has insisted that property taxes are necessary but it will be an uphill battle to get acceptance and compliance with the new tax. Could it be time to create a god or goddess of property taxes.....?