Prop 13 favors current homeowners at the expense of future homeowners. This NIMBY-written FAQ[0] exposes the structural unfairness pretty well.<p>And yes, property taxes are an ideal way to pay for local infrastructure, and California is suffering the consequences of defunding this.<p>[0] <a href="http:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.hjta.org&#x2F;propositions&#x2F;proposition-13&#x2F;what-do-you-tell-new-neighbor-about-proposition-13&#x2F;" rel="nofollow">http:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.hjta.org&#x2F;propositions&#x2F;proposition-13&#x2F;what-do-you-...</a>