“The problem with socialism is that you eventually run out of other people’s money to spend.” – Margaret Thatcher
I have long ranted about the uneducated masses who vote for politicians in this country, and I will say I am tempted to follow Brian’s lead and require people to pay federal taxes before they can vote in federal elections. I personally would prefer that they have to pass and intelligence test or at least some sort of quiz on current events. (Like being able to name their representative, senator, maybe a cabinet member of their choice.) However, as tempting as this choice is, I cannot agree with it. Once you start down the road of placing requirements on voting, where do you stop? That takes us to a place where I don’t wish to go as a country.
Also, we have ranted many times about the tax code, but I think it really comes down to a fundamental principle: Who owns what? Does the government own you? Do they own your house? Do they own your money? Do you support the government, or do they allow you to keep some of your money?
I personally believe in private property. What I earn is mine. I can do with it whatever I wish. My income is not the government’s, I pay taxes, they don’t allow me to keep some of my income.
What do you all think? Who really owns what?