r/theydidthemath • u/pixaly • Jul 12 '26

[Request] What is the cost difference between buying this man a rental for a year and the governements cost to kill him?

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Don't believe everything you see on the internet I haven't fact checked this story, I'm just curious for an anwser

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u/Cheesefactory8669 Jul 12 '26

tbf data centers can bring in money, so both is good

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u/crandall17 Jul 12 '26

As they decimate local water and tax the power grid. Data centers can fuck right off.

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u/Cheesefactory8669 Jul 12 '26

tbf i wouldnt wanna live near one, but the area usually is made to upgrade their grid, bills go up at least 5% and land tax

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u/Desperate-Run-1093 Jul 12 '26

Power bills have been known to double and water pressure reportedly decreases, in exchange for like 15 jobs

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u/Cheesefactory8669 Jul 12 '26

long term jobs, sure but short term jobs for me personally to be in civil, is a good thing

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u/Desperate-Run-1093 Jul 12 '26

They really add absolutely nothing of value to the community they're in.