It seems you also have decided that only inflation is an acceptable way to source funds.
Would you please point out what other sources you have considered? Have you considered not changing from the current funding source, that has been providing funding since Steem was created?
Just list any sources besides inflation that you're aware of, so that we can eliminate those that aren't better than this new tax on inflation and not fail to undertake any that are. Pretending there aren't other sources is disingenuous, as well as likely to miss better mechanisms.
Like the tried and true, perhaps. Without fair consideration and understanding of alternatives, we run the risk of being herded into bad decisions that might harm the community but profit some predators.
You wouldn't want that to happen, surely.