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In discussing the Fair Tax v. Flat Tax v. Current System on another thread. Taxing the rich came up briefly and how the middle class carries the burden (probably in all three systems). That got me thinking, what if we taxed the rich at a higher rate, but in return they got greater voting rights. After all, if they are going to throw down more money, shouldn't they have a greater say in how it is spent? The system would be such that if you don't pay taxes, you are worth one vote. If you pay x amount of dollars, you are worth 1.2 votes....going up based on the amount you pay. It would truly be a system in which money=power.
Now I know the numerous problems this would cause, and it would never be proposed. This is purely a hypothetical to encourage discussion...if you are in to that. Still, if it meant a substantial reduction in your taxes, would you agree to devalue your voting strength? Would you pay more to increase your voting power?
Now I know the numerous problems this would cause, and it would never be proposed. This is purely a hypothetical to encourage discussion...if you are in to that. Still, if it meant a substantial reduction in your taxes, would you agree to devalue your voting strength? Would you pay more to increase your voting power?