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Originally posted by rustedhalo
I think no taxes = no vote makes some sense.
Why? Because politicians seize my wealth at the point of a gun and use it to purchase other (non-tax-paying) voters' votes. Remember the old adage about democracy being two wolves and a sheep voting on what's for dinner? Take away the ability of the government to plunder some for the benefit of others, and we might start having respect for the producers (i.e., the rich) and stop having to worry about them "having too much power."
As for us all being created equal, I don't believe that this means that we all have a God-given right to vote. I have no "inherent right" to vote. I have an inherent right not to be violated or robbed by my fellow man, which is usually the result of them voting. So maybe we have an inherent right not to live in a state where others systematically and habitually reach into our wallets and steal our money.
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seizing your wealth at the point of a gun, huh?
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