If I had my way, being a taxpayer would be an absolute requirement to vote. Also, every Federal election would take place on or around April 15(when the pain is fresh).
I agree. I think that the franchise should be limited to those otherwise qualified who pay at least one net dollar in tax to the governing jurisdiction. Anyone living on the dole must forebear.
Most Americans feel no pain on April 15 - in fact, they’re getting their refunds and celebrating. That’s a huge flaw in the system - primarily only those of us with our own businesses actually feel the pain. The rest are insulated by witholding and all the tax credits.