Reflecting on the harsh realities of life under Soviet rule in Romania, Director Valetin’s account reveals how carbon taxes, akin to the repressive food taxes of the past, disproportionately burden the poor. In contrast to the wealthy, who are minimally affected, the poor face a significant reduction in their income due to the high percentage of their earnings spent on necessities. This inequality exacerbates the wealth divide and fosters revolutionary pressures. The post also contrasts this with the relative freedom in Canada, highlighting how historical experiences with communism reveal the profound differences in governmental control and societal resilience.