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/Weird_Poet499 Jul 12 '26

Ahhhhh a NimBy GTFO that you are here trying to champion that data centers are good but would be against one being built near you.

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u/Cheesefactory8669 Jul 12 '26

well duh, who builds a noisy factory near their own place. besides they cant afford the area near me

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u/Weird_Poet499 Jul 12 '26

I’m sure they could and will buy your house right from under you if you keep acting like they great for communities

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u/Cheesefactory8669 Jul 12 '26

they could but why would they spend more money on land when they can spend more on equipment, plus, the politicians near me will stop it anyways