Re: A simple proposition to fix democracy in U.S.

I think you guys are close, but missed the mark slightly.
We should CHARGE everybody $200.00/year to vote.  That way only people 
who cared would show up.  That way the participants would have a direct 
stake in the process.  I know we'd have to repeal the poll tax amendment 
to make this happen, but I see nothing wrong with a fairly administered 
poll tax.
rico wrote:
> In article <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, "JoettaB" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
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> > "Erik Aronesty" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
> > news:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> > > If we charged people a $200 federal tax penalty for
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> > failing to vote in
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> > > a federal election, it would stir a subtle but powerful
> >
> > shift in the
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> > > counciousness of the country.