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in Australia, when we pay taxes, we get a receipt. The receipt shows what our taxes were spent on
(lemmy.world)
I assume "Other purposes" is govt kickbacks to mining and gas companies ๐ฌ
I also think people should not be allowed to vote unless they pay a flat poll tax. Otherwise it's a conflict of interest.
That would just reduce representation for low income people. That's an absolutely abhorrent idea.
Then have them pool their money together to get a vote.
see this for a bit of education on the topic: https://www.commondreams.org/opinion/oligarchs-against-democracy