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The family, not the individual, is the foundation of every society. For this reason I have long proposed that only a designated head of household should be permitted to vote, and his vote should be weighted according to the number of people living under his roof.
For example:
Bill, a married father of two - four votes
Jane, a single mother of three - four votes
John, a married father of seven - nine votes
Lisa, a single college student living alone - one vote
George, a single college student with two roommates - three votes (George is the designated head of household, his roommates do not vote)
This also ensures that children, who have legitimate interests in the common good, are fairly represented at the ballot box.
You're assuming something that just isn't true. That our votes really count. Wall St. and big money decide elections, not the plebs who vote and bicker day in and day out about the evil Democrats and evil Republicans.
I am not aware that the family demographic is underrepresented the voting block. Just because Bob has 2 children, with one vote. . doesn't mean that the market research people and the politicians aren't aware of his segment and how to cater to him.
I've got a better idea, since it more accuratly reflects how the country is run
Annual Taxable income voting blocks
less than 50k (one vote per household)
51-100k (two votes per household)
101-200k (4 votes per household)
201-300k (16 votes per household)
301k-400k (256 votes per household)
401k-500k (65K votes per household)
501k and above (429K votes per household)
You're assuming something that just isn't true. That our votes really count. Wall St. and big money decide elections, not the plebs who vote and bicker day in and day out about the evil Democrats and evil Republicans.
If you don't really think you're vote counts, why bother either voting or participating on the political boards?
The family, not the individual, is the foundation of every society. For this reason I have long proposed that only a designated head of household should be permitted to vote, and his vote should be weighted according to the number of people living under his roof.
For example:
Bill, a married father of two - four votes
Jane, a single mother of three - four votes
John, a married father of seven - nine votes
Lisa, a single college student living alone - one vote
George, a single college student with two roommates - three votes (George is the designated head of household, his roommates do not vote)
This also ensures that children, who have legitimate interests in the common good, are fairly represented at the ballot box.
No, this country was founded on the securing of individual liberty and not collectivism.
You're assuming something that just isn't true. That our votes really count. Wall St. and big money decide elections, not the plebs who vote and bicker day in and day out about the evil Democrats and evil Republicans.
If you don't really think you're vote counts, why bother either voting or participating on the political boards?
I don't vote when given the choice between two (maybe 3) idiots. I find it useful to express my displeasure here and at demonstrations.
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