[ctdonath2]

Then tax the states. Takes a lot less bureaucrats and FAR less legislation to collect 50 checks once a year than 100,000,000. Let the states figure out how they want to raise money, and let the people choose which state they want to live in according to (among other things, obviously) taxation.

[ari-freedom]

Then tax the states.
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that’s actually the most interesting idea I’ve heard so far. I’d have to think about that. But how would that work? We need 500 billion dollars -each of you gives us 10 billion? Some states have more people and land than others.

[lesser_satan]

Then tax the states. Takes a lot less bureaucrats and FAR less legislation to collect 50 checks once a year than 100,000,000. Let the states figure out how they want to raise money, and let the people choose which state they want to live in according to (among other things, obviously) taxation.

I've never thought of that. Excellent idea!