We need a separate branch of the legislature that represents tax-payers and decides how the money will be spent.
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I was taught in grade school that all "money bills" (appropriations) must originate in the house of representatives. We used to allow voting only by male heads of households who owned property and paid taxes, seems they had it right from the start if we just had brains enough to leave well enough alone!
Be prepared for a flaming by people who have their feelings hurt by such statements. They would rather have an emotional reaction than objectively consider the matter. Another example that shows why universal suffrage is bad.