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I assume "Other purposes" is govt kickbacks to mining and gas companies ๐Ÿ˜ฌ

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[โ€“] capr@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago (11 children)

I also think people should not be allowed to vote unless they pay a flat poll tax. Otherwise it's a conflict of interest.

[โ€“] DrPop@lemmy.one 9 points 1 year ago (2 children)

This is a poor take, a few to vote is not the easy to go about this. Even owing taxes shouldn't bar someone from voting as voting is about being represented and everyone deserves representation. Even hardened criminals.

[โ€“] capr@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

What happened to taxation without representation.

[โ€“] Emu@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 year ago

Many people aren't represented in America, e.g., DC, Peurto Rico, people who were in prison. Taxation without representation doesn't exist in America.

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