OK, I like philosophy as much as the next guy but how about we please drop all this gush stuff and get to work naming specific proposed legislation that we want passed, or a specific executive orders we want given. Forget the SCOTUS.
A good start begins with revamping the current federal tax system to assure that the entire electorate participates in and perceives a proportionate personal burden in the costs of government.
James DeMint (R-SC)
United States House of Representatives
APRIL 5, 2001
- "There has been a shift in the relationship between individuals and government, he argues, such that fewer and fewer are paying taxes at the same time that more and more are receiving increasingly generous benefits. If it becomes the case that most voters do not bear a financial burden for this largess, then there will be little to restrain--and significant political incentives to encourage--the continued growth of government.
Or in Walter Williams' quaint way of putting it:
"It's like me in the restaurant: What do I care about extravagance if you're footing the bill? "
To remove perception of the tax burdens of the individual, is to remove the goad which assures accountability of government to the electorate. Federal tax rates are high and government grows ever larger because a majority of the electorate do not perceive proportionately the burden their demand for largesse imposes on the minority of citizens.
The siren call for representation without taxation is the formula that got us where we are at today. The ability to hide or disguise taxation from the view of large sectors of the electorate allows the Congress to get away with the creation of the evergrowing monster that it fosters.
Liberty and freedom have a price, responsibility. If the perception of burden laid by government is interfered with or avoided there are no brakes on the growth of government.
Bush touts relief as tax day looms
Another 3.9 million Americans will have their income tax liability completely eliminated, officials said.
That's 3.9 million Americans more added to the spending constituency of 70% of the public clamoring for more from government, figuring someone else foots the bill.
Sounds good --something you're in favor of for a change. Please check your link and repost:
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