On May 14, 8:47=EF=BF=BDpm, Bob LeChevalier <loj...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> hru...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
(Herman Rubin) wrote:
> >In article <6r8m24t8km94a9volls3h8nau79jcoe...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>,
> >Bob LeChevalier =EF=BF=BD<loj...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> >>Pubkeybreaker <pubkeybrea...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> >>>I would also argue that if one is going to be a responsible citizen
who=
> >>>votes, then one needs mathematics and science to keep from getting
> >>>conned by political soundbites with respect to issues such as
> >>>global warming, =EF=BF=BDenvironmental issues, resource issues etc.
=EF=
=BF=BDOne also
> >>>needs
> >>>to be able to assess false use of statistics to promote political
> >>>agenda.
>
> >>>Hey! =EF=BF=BDThis is a terrific idea! =EF=BF=BD Let's drop the
REQUIRE=
MENT for math
> >>>and science. =EF=BF=BDMake it optional. =EF=BF=BDAt the same time,
let'=
s only allow people
> >>>to vote who have shown reasonable mastery of both subjects!!!
>
> >>We would then have to exempt from taxes anyone who fails to show such
> >>mastery. =EF=BF=BDNo taxation without representation - fundamental
princ=
ipal
> >>that we fought a revolution about.
>
> >No taxation without representation of qualified individuals.
> >At the time of the Revolution, not all could vote.
>
> Not all paid taxes either.
>
> In general, those who owned property or ran a business had to pay some
> sort of direct or indirect taxes, and therefore had a vote.
>
> >Do we really want people with a first grade level of knowledge
> >and understanding make policy?
>
> If we want them to pay taxes, then we have no morally justifiable
> alternative.
False. The justification for taxes is TANSTAAFL.
If people want to access the goods and services of the government
that are funded by taxes, then they must pay taxes. Noone gets
a free ride.
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