Actually, there is no doubt that second homes use much more state infrastructure. It's not like these things are located next door to the primary home; people drive to their second homes. Bear in mind that for every dollar a motorist spends on driving, the government kicks in twelve dollars.

Also, the loss of a subsidy should not be considered the same as a general tax increase. This proposal simply redirects the subsidy away from the wealthy, who will no doubt kick and scream and pretend that it affects the middle class.