[frog in a pot]

With our new majorities in many states and the possibility of taking Congress and the presidency I’m interested in anything to ensure that any voter has some skin in the game.

Most FReepers share that interest. Many would agree a President Cain, with the support of both chambers of Congress, may be able to greatly increase the number of voters that have a financial interest in the antics of our politicians.

However, real property ownership has never been a qualifier in all of the states, before or after admission, and a poll tax would require an amendment (see 24th A.)

The only way to achieve the “skin” goal is to require those not now paying federal income tax to pay a corresponding national tax. Sound difficult? It will be difficult and the clamor has already commenced: “Cain’s plan will particularly hurt the poooor”.

[LucyT]

Have you noticed the poooor have cell phones, Ipods, cable television, internet connection, alcoholic beverages, buy illegal drugs, cigarettes, they rent, or go to movies, purchase fast foods, junk food, cola drinks, eat restaurant meals, have artificial fingernails, dyed hair, tattoos, designer sneakers.

What’d I forget?