That's why I support the NRST, however, in the meantime I say we should pass legislation that requires all persons participating in any election be taxpayers. If a person does not pay federal taxes, then they should not be allowed to participate in federal elections. Same for all levels, state, local, etc. I would venture a guess that the budgets would be whipped into shape in no time if the moochers couldn't vote themselves pay raises!
I say we should pass legislation that requires all persons participating in any election be taxpayers.
I can agree with the sentiment, but a small impediment stands in the way, like getting 2/3rd of both houses of Congress and 3/4 of the states to agree with repeal what they did to that idea in the 60's:
Passed by Congress August 27, 1962. Ratified January 23, 1964.
Section 1.
The right of citizens of the United States to vote in any primary or other election for President or Vice President, for electors for President or Vice President, or for Senator or Representative in Congress, shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or any State by reason of failure to pay poll tax or other tax.
I've certainly heard a mostly tongue-in-cheek thoery that you should get 1 vote for each $1 net you pay in federal taxes. It makes a perverse sort of sense in that the people paying most for the government ought to have the most say in how it is run.
I would go one farther. Any place that you own property or a business and so pay local taxes you should be allowed to vote in the local election. You shouldn't get more than one vote for President but you should be able to vote for Mayor and City Council if you are paying city taxes.