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Originally Posted by Oxll Sunslayer  Thanks for answering the questions. I like the part about the taxes equal to rent for living on the governments land (totally feels like they do this already). Thing is, if I didn't have a vote or say in things then i'd be more reluctant to pay taxes. Love to see how they would evict people from their homes 
I still don't think your going to get many people on board with this one though. I know your thinking that some people may abuse their rights, but letting government become the parent in the situation is not the right answer. You know my stand point on government, I never like giving the government more power.
People should watch out for the fellow man. If someone is collecting welfare, do something to get him off it. Awhile back a friend of mine; healthy 19 year old caucasian male, started to collect welfare. My friends were all astonished the government would give someone in perfect working shape a welfare handout. We attacked him verbally, and coerced him to get a job. This won't fix every situation, but people can make changes without relying on their government. Let people have the power. Not the government. |
I understand what you are saying here, but I think you have misunderstood something. This isn't about giving government more power. This is about deciding who can be involved in government. And there are no restrictions, so long as you are willing to perform military or civil service, and if you aren't willing to, then you probably shouldn't be involved in government anyway.
The government evicting people from their homes for nonpayment of taxes would be exactly the same as it is now.
It seems the attitude of most people is as follows, "I live in this country so I have a say in how it is run". Why? Just because they have been kind enough to grace us with their presence they have a say in what way the country is run?
But I digress. This would be a best for both parties situation. By that I mean, for those who do not want the burden of citizenship, and they don't want to have anything to do with the government, they don't have to be citizens. For people who do want to be involved, there is a clear path.
I hope this clears up any misunderstandings.
Edit - By the way.
This isn't a set in stone system by any means. I am completely open to suggestions or criticisms. After all, I'm not a political person, I'm just some guy. Please, add some suggestions which you think would make this idea better.