Criticisms
The arguments against this theory are as follows:
- The government would suffer because it would not receive enough money.
- There is a chance that few, if anybody would pay taxes resulting in a lawless society.
- People with money would have a greater say in government than those without money.
- The forms would be difficult to create to adequately have every option that everyone would like. An option for "other" could become out of control in large nations.
- This would give the public a greater share in the legislation process, which could lead to what has been called "mob rule".
- The extent of freedom is relative to amount of money one has and as disproportionate wealth insures greater freedom, oppression is likely to occur to maintain that system for the sole benefit of the wealthy at the expense of the poor.
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