[Winona Online Democracy] Let's take the student issue one step further. Why should we allow anyone to vote to raise any taxes on anyone other than themselves unless the tax it is a flat tax so that each piece of property receives the same flat tax bill and is allotted one vote? Why should you get to vote an increase in spending on any public project if you do not pay the same amount as I to pay for them? Why to we allow anyone to vote on any taxes without proportionate representation? Should our votes be like stockholders shares, the more shares you own, or assets you have, the more votes you get because you will pay the same tax per share but more in total?
Should people be allowed to be elected to public office if they propose to increase or lower taxes on any group, corporation (owned by individuals) that is disproportionate to the impact on the payers of the tax unless those that pay the tax voted for them? The whole issue of the students, is to me, is as basic as the one that has been around since the founders of the constitution decided to have two Senators from each state and the House elected by representation base on population. It is my understanding in California that some school referendums for capital funds have been funded using a flat tax per lot of record. That way developers, existing property owners and corporations have been less reluctant to approve bonding issues since they know across the board that every lot pays the same. This also allows new subdivision to pay part of the up front costs to join the community. We have done this for years in Minnesota in part when new subdivision are required to build their streets to standards before they are turned over to the community to maintain. We have also used this for Park Funds and new parks as part of a developers cost to buy into our community. Paul Double _______________________________________________ This message was posted to Winona Online Democracy All messages must be signed by the senders actual name. No commercial solicitations are allowed on this list. To manage your subscription or view the message archives, please visit http://mapnp.mnforum.org/mailman/listinfo/winona Any problems or suggestions can be directed to mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you want help on how to contact elected officials, go to the Contact page at http://www.winonaonlinedemocracy.org
