Bill Gates calls for income tax in Washington state
He&#x27;s right. Seattle is suffering a crisis of mentally ill and&#x2F;or drug addicted homeless people. However, the problem is much bigger than the city — many of these people come from outside Seattle and the city simply can&#x27;t afford to solve the problem on its own.<p>This is both a nationwide and statewide problem. But the lack of state income tax makes it harder for Washington to better fund mental health facilities in the state. The state prides itself on its progressivism and compassion, but it&#x27;s 23rd in the nation for per capita mental health funding.