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Topic: SHOULD CITIZENS WHO DON'T PAY TAXES BE ALLOWED TO VOTE? (Read 459 times)

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Taxes is anybody who can pay for it but if you do not have a proper income then its an ezcuse not to pay the taxes here in our cointry there are people that dont have job and not paying any taxes on the Government but they can vote on the election why? Because they are citizens on our country and theres a law about it. But there are no rules that if you pay tax you cant vote in election.
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In a democratic country or in general (I must say), Whether you evade your tax or not, you are still eligible to vote as for the reason that you are a citizen of the country. Though, there are limits which literally shouldn't be a hindrance but still it's sad reality. If a citizen is poor (to the point, that a person being disregarded as a citizen) who seems nor can't afford to register itself, then automatically your right to vote is gone.

Should the government implement it? Well, It just a waste of time, since it will undergo a series of discussion, when they can easily uphold the law to them for tax evasion. So bottom line, Payer or non-payer don't matter.
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I feel this is easier to say but you need to understand that first the country need to deliver to their citizens. Even Govt knows that they never deliver everything and hus many things are yet to eradicated.

better make country's citizens happy and fullfill basic needs and ask for such dictatorship policies.
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It's obvious that it should be a yes. They are the citizens of their country to they have to the right to vote and choose who they want to lead the country. And those people who don't pay taxes won't do it permanently because once the tax authorities find out, they will face legal charges.
legendary
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I don't pay tax and I'm very happy about it.
I've burned my social security card and I'm very happy about it.
I don't vote and I'm very happy about it.
I'm not on facebook and I'm very happy about it.
Etc...

If everyone was like me, there would be no war.

I really wish that the government would have given me that option of either paying my taxes or not voting because I will without a moment of though pick the latter because regardless of who comes to power, they are all the same people.

Sure, but without paying property or income taxes you'll not get a driver's license, any government services, no garbage collection, no schools for your children, no bank accounts (as you'll have no id), no health care, no job and no money.  If you operate a cash business on the side without any id or registration, you'll be arrested and thrown in jail, and IRS will tell you how much you owe them.

If you don't like paying taxes in your country, leave and live somewhere else.
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Voting is a Choke Chain on Your Liberty


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This article is an expanded version of a comment I left for someone on another platform.  It was spurred on by their suggestion that by not voting one has given up all their rights.  I inquired if they wanted to know why they were exactly wrong, and that the opposite is true.  Interest was expressed, and so I threw together the following, with some additional explanation.

This is very complex subject matter.  I've tried to explain it in a way that makes sense while leaving out an incredible amount of detail.  I've provided citations and links where relevant so you know I'm not just pulling this out of my ass.  I've tried to present this in a way that requires the least amount of interpretation but as with any esoteric work it cannot be properly understood without the requisite initiation.


Unto you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God: but unto them that are without, all these things are done in parables. -  Mark 4:11 (KJV)

I will address the many questions this material may well evoke in the comments, and will attempt to clarify any points I did not adequately explain.

This mini-treatise may leave you unsatisfied, but that would be because I'm showing you only the mouth of the cavern.

Let's start with the California Constitution, Article II, Section 2:

A United States citizen 18 years of age and resident in this State may vote.

And then in the California Elections Code:

2101. (a) A person entitled to register to vote shall be a United States citizen, a resident of California, not imprisoned or on parole for the conviction of a felony, and at least 18 years of age at the time of the next election.

Note the citizenship requirement.  You'll find similar language in your state constitution and elections code (or equivalent).  You might be wondering by now, huh?  But, look at the terms used: you must be a "United States citizen", and "resident" in California.  Does it mention anything about a California citizen?  Why not?  Aren't the laws and codes of California decided by Californians in a California election?  Of course California only wants Californian's voting in its elections, but the constitution and codes are not saying that.  They says you just need to be a United States citizen and resident in California.

"As 'domicile' and 'residence' are usually in the same place, they are frequently used as if they had the same meaning, but they are not identical terms, for a person may have two places of residence, as in the city and  country,  but only one domicile.  Residence means living in a particular locality, but domicile means living in that locality with intent  to make it a fixed and permanent home.  Residence simply requires bodily presence as an inhabitant in a given place, while domicile requires bodily presence in that place and also an intention to make it one's domicile." - Black's Law Dictionary (Revised Fourth Edition), from case citation under RESIDENCE, p. 1473.

Is someone domiciled in Alabama eligible to vote in California if they can give an address in California where they are resident (assuming they meet all the other requirements, e.g. not being registered to vote elsewhere, of the age of majority, not a felon, etc.)?  Sure, because they are also a United States citizen.


Read more at https://www.x.com/news/2018-09-30/voting-choke-chain-your-liberty.


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Seems like the author of that website is an absolute crackpot nutjob. It's amazing that you keep linking to sites like that. You really should check into the sources, considering they're all Krelim base.
legendary
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Voting is a Choke Chain on Your Liberty





This article is an expanded version of a comment I left for someone on another platform.  It was spurred on by their suggestion that by not voting one has given up all their rights.  I inquired if they wanted to know why they were exactly wrong, and that the opposite is true.  Interest was expressed, and so I threw together the following, with some additional explanation.

This is very complex subject matter.  I've tried to explain it in a way that makes sense while leaving out an incredible amount of detail.  I've provided citations and links where relevant so you know I'm not just pulling this out of my ass.  I've tried to present this in a way that requires the least amount of interpretation but as with any esoteric work it cannot be properly understood without the requisite initiation.


Unto you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God: but unto them that are without, all these things are done in parables. -  Mark 4:11 (KJV)

I will address the many questions this material may well evoke in the comments, and will attempt to clarify any points I did not adequately explain.

This mini-treatise may leave you unsatisfied, but that would be because I'm showing you only the mouth of the cavern.

Let's start with the California Constitution, Article II, Section 2:

A United States citizen 18 years of age and resident in this State may vote.

And then in the California Elections Code:

2101. (a) A person entitled to register to vote shall be a United States citizen, a resident of California, not imprisoned or on parole for the conviction of a felony, and at least 18 years of age at the time of the next election.

Note the citizenship requirement.  You'll find similar language in your state constitution and elections code (or equivalent).  You might be wondering by now, huh?  But, look at the terms used: you must be a "United States citizen", and "resident" in California.  Does it mention anything about a California citizen?  Why not?  Aren't the laws and codes of California decided by Californians in a California election?  Of course California only wants Californian's voting in its elections, but the constitution and codes are not saying that.  They says you just need to be a United States citizen and resident in California.

"As 'domicile' and 'residence' are usually in the same place, they are frequently used as if they had the same meaning, but they are not identical terms, for a person may have two places of residence, as in the city and  country,  but only one domicile.  Residence means living in a particular locality, but domicile means living in that locality with intent  to make it a fixed and permanent home.  Residence simply requires bodily presence as an inhabitant in a given place, while domicile requires bodily presence in that place and also an intention to make it one's domicile." - Black's Law Dictionary (Revised Fourth Edition), from case citation under RESIDENCE, p. 1473.

Is someone domiciled in Alabama eligible to vote in California if they can give an address in California where they are resident (assuming they meet all the other requirements, e.g. not being registered to vote elsewhere, of the age of majority, not a felon, etc.)?  Sure, because they are also a United States citizen.


Read more at https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2018-09-30/voting-choke-chain-your-liberty.


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legendary
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Your country may be your worst enemy
I don't pay tax and I'm very happy about it.
I've burned my social security card and I'm very happy about it.
I don't vote and I'm very happy about it.
I'm not on facebook and I'm very happy about it.
Etc...

If everyone was like me, there would be no war.

I really wish that the government would have given me that option of either paying my taxes or not voting because I will without a moment of though pick the latter because regardless of who comes to power, they are all the same people.

No government will ever give you that choice. I made that choice all by myself. Don't wait!
sr. member
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Merit: 266
I don't pay tax and I'm very happy about it.
I've burned my social security card and I'm very happy about it.
I don't vote and I'm very happy about it.
I'm not on facebook and I'm very happy about it.
Etc...

If everyone was like me, there would be no war.

I really wish that the government would have given me that option of either paying my taxes or not voting because I will without a moment of though pick the latter because regardless of who comes to power, they are all the same people.
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Here in the context of our country, everyone has the right to vote, as long as you reach the right age. There is no qualifications like in whether a person is already paying tax. I think this is just okay as we all are taking turns in our society. There comes a time that we only just study and don't pay tax while other older person were paying. But it will also come a time that we will find a job and that's our turn to pay tax. I think it is just a matter of turn and giving back to your society.
legendary
Activity: 3052
Merit: 1047
Your country may be your worst enemy
I don't pay tax and I'm very happy about it.
I've burned my social security card and I'm very happy about it.
I don't vote and I'm very happy about it.
I'm not on facebook and I'm very happy about it.
Etc...

If everyone was like me, there would be no war.
sr. member
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I think it makes sense.  Citizens who do not pay taxes or those who are non-residents do not have a stake in the game of how the taxes are spent.

Actually, the votes should be weighted based on how much taxes you pay.  The more taxes you pay the more valuable your vote should be.
If you pay no taxes your "vote weight" will be zero and your vote will not be counted.

The current system is unfair to the productive members of the society.

I somewhat agree with your idea, but I would modify it slightly.
In your system retirees wouldn´t be able to vote, because they don´t pay
any taxes. However, it is obviously counterproductive to exclude the
most experienced and wise members of society from elections. Besides,
most retirees by definition have paid taxes for several decades and therefore
have made huge contributions to the community.

Therefore I´d argue that it is fine to exclude people, who not pay taxes and people,
who are non-residents from voting, but you should still allow retirees to vote.
legendary
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The real question is (and someone should start a thread):

SHOULD NON-CITIZENS WHO PAY TAXES BE ALLOWED TO VOTE?

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newbie
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I know will refer to the constitution and human rights on this matter but If a citizen does not contribute to society, how can that citizen have an opinion on it? Ultimately if you do not pay tax, you have no need to affect the political process, and your impact will be negative to others because you will be uninformed on how to vote to improve things.

WHAT DO YOU THINK?
yes , they should allowed because they represent the population if the citizens has trust on govt they will pay tax its upto govt to create trust and credibility .
jr. member
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I don't think they should be allowed to vote. Tax cheats shouldn't have any place in our society. I believe that tax cheating is one of the biggest crimes to humanity. We need to create a system that instantly tells us who does't pay their taxes. What do you think guys? Am i too harsh?
legendary
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Voting doesn't have anything to do with taxes. In the States, and a few other countries, taxes are collected only by ignorance and deception of the people.

If the people knew the simple ways to simply bypass taxes, many of them would do it. In fact, ALL OF THEM WOULD DO IT. Why would they ALL do it? Because those that wanted to bypass taxes would (if they knew how), and those who didn't want to, wouldn't be paying taxes at all. Rather, they would be donating, simply because of their stance on their money transfer to government. This would totally eliminate taxes.

In the States, voting doesn't have anything to do with taxes. Why not? Because voting is in the Constitution and Amendments, and even the common law. But income taxes are NOT in the constitution. In fact, income taxes are against the Constitution.

Then how does the IRS get away with it? They get away with it by making complex court cases that the people don't understand, and can't win easily.

On top of it, the attorney's first obligation is to the court. Obligation to themselves is above obligation to their client (actually, the client is 4th).

On top of this, attorneys are officers of the court, so there is a conflict of interest. Attorneys get around this conflict of interest by law. Law says that when a person becomes the client of an attorney, he is considered a minor in the courts, not able to speak... except if the court lets him momentarily. This means that the decision is turned completely over to the courts by agreement, whenever a person signs on the line to become the client of an attorney.

How do you get around it? Stand as a man or woman, in common law. Corpus Juris Secuncum is a law encyclopedia:
Quote
CORPUS JURIS SECUNDUM vol 25 section 344, Federal District Courts are courts of record. A court of record has the power to fine or imprison for contempt. It proceeds under the common law, not a statute or a code. The tribunal is independent of the magistrate.

No statutes, cops, lawyers, or judge that is anything more than a spectator, a referee

Amendment VII
In suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury, shall be otherwise reexamined in any court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law.

Did you catch that yet? In suits at common law...according to the rules of the common law.
All federal courts are Article III courts under the Constitution.
All federal courts are courts of record.
All state courts are common law courts.
The tribunal is the accuser, the accused and the jury.

003 - Karl Lentz - Establish your common law court

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQf9NFh3wN8


Voting and taxes don't have anything to do with each other.

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newbie
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the reason why we have income tax system is to prevent citizen from boycotting taxes, so as a result such taxes is deducted from salaries before salaries are paid, in my opinion, i think every employed citizens indirectly pays his/her taxes, citizens who dont pay taxes are unemployed. as such should be allowed to excersize their franchise.
newbie
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es, non-taxpayers should be allowed to vote. Voting is for everyone and if we start limiting the voting process because someone did not pay taxes that year, then we are really devaluing the voting process in America. It is your right to vote or not so lets not start putting restrictions on that.
newbie
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But I don't pay sales tax in my state.

For example. I don't use marijuana. I don't pay for other people using marijuana. Now, if I somebody down the street is selling his car, and I buy it, and he makes a handsome profit off me, I have purchased a car. What he does with the money is his business. If he uses some of the money to buy marijuana, did I buy the marijuana? Same with sales tax. Just because a store gives me an itemized list of what they have done with the money I use to pay for my purchases, doesn't mean that I pay sales tax. If they pay sales tax, they are the ones who pay it. Not me.

Property tax? I rent. I pay the landlord. If he uses some of his money to pay property tax, he is the one paying the tax, not me. But even if I owned the property, it would be MY property. Someone in government who tries to steal my property from me will get sued, just like he would if he were attempting to rob me, directly.

When I fill out an application form for a job, and I get hired, the employer needs me to fill out an IRS Form W-4. I fill out my name, and address and social same as always, for identification purposes. I fill out every other line on the W-4 with n-a (non-assumpsit)... except line 7 where it asks for my exempt status. There I write "EXEMPT." I sign the form "non-assumpsit" and my signature. My employer doesn't withhold. The IRS doesn't require tax payments. Of course, I give my employer a letter of explanation in such a way that he understands that you have to have an agreement with the IRS to pay income taxes, and that I don't have this agreement, because of the way I filled out the W-4.

Start by going here - https://www.youtube.com/user/765736/videos - and finding every audio/video that has "IRS" in the title, to see what is going on.

Further, if court is involved, take a look at this audio/video:
003 - Karl Lentz - Establish your common law court
https://i.ytimg.com/vi/lQf9NFh3wN8/hqdefault.jpg?sqp=-oaymwEXCPYBEIoBSFryq4qpAwkIARUAAIhCGAE=&rs=AOn4CLBbAShDaM4Ye-LU6sUjkw5_8R732w
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=karl+lenz+your+own+court+003
Then, look at the other audio/videos around that one.

It will take a little time to get it into your head what is going on. But you need to start somewhere. Listen to at least the first 5 minutes of the audio/video, "Learn how to reclaim your sovereignty and fight government tyranny through jury nullification" at https://www.naturalnews.com/2018-08-03-learn-how-reclaim-sovereignty-fight-government-tyranny-jury-nullification.html, to understand some of the bottom line for the above A/V.

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I do understand what you're talking about. I figured that there were probably some exceptions. I imagined you're probably paying taxes somewhere that you don't realize or can't avoid. It seems like you've got most of your based covered though. Thank you for the detailed response. I've read quite a bit about income tax before. It all seems so ridiculous that typically you have to pay the government to make money, then you have to pay the government virtually every time you spend money. It's nice to see an example of a person who is being quite successful and avoiding paying taxes in the US.
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