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[Ron D'Eau Claire]

No, of course it's not a "poll tax". It's representation for those who pay
taxes. If you don't pay taxes, you don't vote. 

There's no charge for voting, nor is there any fee assessed for voting. The
underlying philosophy of our founding fathers to which I subscribe is that
someone must step up and  make an investment in the nation before they have
the right to vote. We've done away with that, and  I think it's a mistake. 

Actually, in my view the most important part is having at least a minimal
education. That is, at least a High School diploma. Perhaps we should extend
the vote to those who have served honorably in the military as well,
regardless of education.

Ron D'Eau Claire 



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Sent: Tuesday, January 23, 2007 7:02 PM
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Ron said: <snip>
(1) Personally, I'd like to see the vote limited to those who have completed
High School, passed the same citizenship test anyone immigrating passes, and
who own property or who paid income taxes the previous year.

Ron, the second half of this sounds suspiciously like a poll tax. I'm 
sure you don't mean that that way, since that was declared 
unConstitutional.  How could you implement this (even with the or) 
and not disenfranchise a fair segment of the senior community? Those 
who are dependent on Social Security and who no longer own real 
property come to mind.

Deena

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