[kosciusko51]

I agree with all but this: * Each citizen's vote should be weighted according to the amount of taxes paid over the past voting period (2 years). Those paying no taxes get one vote; those paying taxes get one vote per (x) amount paid. Your voice equals your contribution. Fair.

Instead, I would say that you cannot vote in an election if you have been on government aid for more than 1/2 of the preceding year.

[Semper]

you cannot vote in an election if you have been on government aid for more than 1/2 of the preceding year.

Good suggestion.

I would also add the suggestion that after serving in elected office, you could not lobby the institution in which you served.