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Originally posted by Sun Tzu
After further listening he did bring up a valid point: what is the person paying more getting for their money?
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John works at the Qwickee Mart, pays maybe a few hundred in taxes a year.
George owns the Qwickee Mart, pays a few thousand in taxes a year.
Who has a better chance of meeting his legislative representative?
I realize this is a gross oversimplification, but I think ya'll get the point.
Also, what about stay-at-home parents? We feel it's better for the kids that one of us is home, so does that mean I have to give up my vote, since I don't have any direct income?