Comment by hash07e

Because the banks and local govt bet a lot on commercial leases.

Banks says they are solvent because they have "hard" assets to borrow against. Govts promises the paradise with future taxes.

Got to the office? Pay toll

Got a coffee? Pay taxes

Consume more petrol/gas for your car? Pay taxes.

More electricity? pay taxes.

You can't expect they let you out so easy right?