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in Australia, when we pay taxes, we get a receipt. The receipt shows what our taxes were spent on (lemmy.world)
submitted 3 years ago by to c/mildlyinteresting@lemmy.world
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I assume "Other purposes" is govt kickbacks to mining and gas companies ๐Ÿ˜ฌ

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[+] -29 points 3 years ago (11 children)

I also think people should not be allowed to vote unless they pay a flat poll tax. Otherwise it's a conflict of interest.

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  • [โ€“] 18 points 3 years ago (4 children)

    That would just reduce representation for low income people. That's an absolutely abhorrent idea.

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  • [+] -9 points 3 years ago (3 children)

    Then have them pool their money together to get a vote.

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  • [โ€“] 9 points 3 years ago (2 children)

    This is a poor take, a few to vote is not the easy to go about this. Even owing taxes shouldn't bar someone from voting as voting is about being represented and everyone deserves representation. Even hardened criminals.

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