No representation without taxation

[david51058]

Don't you think it is unfair that in local elections, people who don't contribute to the council tax, still have a say how the money is spent? It's obvious if you pay nothing you are going to vote for the party who will give you more handouts because you contribute nothing. It would be a lot fairer if only people who pay council tax get a vote.

[jackthehat]

It can be a transitory a state and therefore the scenario you suggest would be too difficult to implement.

[rowanwitch]

I'd bew the only person eligible to vote in Northfield then...

[McMouse]

What about people who don't pay income tax, should they be disenfranchised in General Elections?

[mccfluff]

lol rowan

[mccfluff]

you have a very odd view of life david. what if your living at home with your parents, working but they pay the council tax?, just one example i can think of

[AB Editor]

Would you equally offer and opt-out for those who would prefer not to be represented and not pay tax?

[wildwood]

Don't rented dwellings have the council tax calculated in the rent?

[DaisyNonna]

I rent and pay council tax!

[The-HouseHusband]

Seeing as less than 50% of the eligible population bother to turn out to vote at most elections I dont think it would make the slightest difference.

[jomifl]

So if I chose not to vote would I get a rebate?

[DTCwordfan]

Have they given women the right to vote yet in your neck of the woods, david51058?

[realcleverclogs]

Bring back the 'community charge' where all people of working age paid unless they could claim it back on benefits.
Three working people living in the house across the road from my OAP neighbours paying the same as them is hardly fair.
Alternatively, the true 'communist' system of 'from each according to his means and to each according to his needs'

[McMouse]

I know a family of 5 adults who moved from Dublin to London and although none of them contribute to council tax they all get a vote in local and general elections.

[boxtops]

People over 18 who still live at home vote, but the parents pay the council tax. They're not on handouts.

[dotty.]

so, full time students who are exempt from council tax would not be able to vote?