The Mayor of Denver's call for a new tax to support affordable housing might sound noble at first glance, but it's a classic example of government overreach that doesn't sit well with me. Throwing more tax dollars at the issue isn’t a sustainable solution; it's just a Band-Aid. True, Denver might have made strides in housing people, but at what cost to the taxpayers and the city's economic freedom? The idea that increasing taxes can solve housing affordability is a slippery slope. What we need are market-driven solutions that encourage development and lower barriers for entry, not more taxes that burden residents. It’s high time we look at less intrusive, more efficient ways to tackle these social issues, without reaching into the pockets of hardworking Denverites every time there's a problem to fix.