Posted: 5/20/2007 6:05:14 PM EDT
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I got this idea from another thread. What do you think would happen if we instituted a poll tax of $20-50? ETA: I'm not claiming we ought to do this or anything, just hypothesizing. Guess I should have made that clear. |
I've always been in favor of poll taxes, 24th Amendment be damned!  Only I would have the poll tax be a lot more - and have it replace the income tax. Every citizen aged 25-69 would have to pay $1,500 per year for their "fair share" for being a citizen and part-owner of America. If they don't pay - they can't vote in the next federal election. For every citizen between 18-24 it'd be $500. For citizens 70 and over, no tax anymore. |
I like it, being dependent on governmet aid and voting would be a conflict of interest, as politicians could garner votes by offering services. Not that they would ever do that! |