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Originally Posted by djplong
Donna2: So (just to pick an example) someone who invested all their money in tax-free municipal bonds (you know, the stuff that governments sell to finance construction of roads, schools, etc) and lives off that income shouldn't be allowed to vote?
A family of four that earned under $50,000 but PAYS their mortgage and may have some one-time tax credits (like energy efficiency credits, etc) shouldn't be allowed to vote?
You *are* aware that poll taxes are unconstitutional? I'll quote the 24th Ammendment:
"...or other tax" pretty much covers it all.
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I think you really know what I was getting at. There are millions that are actually making a profit from the government at tax time. People will vote their pocket book. When politicians promise "free" stuff, people who don't pay taxes, will and even those who do, will vote for that candidate.
That kind of voting at the polls will surely bankrupt the nation.