i never cease

to wonder why the American voter has allowed the governments we are "governed" by to get so out of control. do you ever think about that? you certainly should. after all, WE, the voter, are responsible for the travesty that's now taking place at all governmental levels.

WE have allowed these bullies, thugs, self-centered, biased, corrupt 'leaders' to get away with trampling over everyone's rights...both right and left wing.

I'm convinced that most, if not all, of them, start out with good, honest, honorable intentions of doing the best, fairest, most honest job they can for their constituency. how else could an "honest" politician get elected?

that's not how most, if not all, end their public service. very few of them end their elected service jobs having been honest and having done the best job of their ability. it seems the longer they serve, the worse they become. some of the best (of the worse) examples could be said to be Nancy pelosi, ted Kennedy, chuck schummer, harry Reid, Barbara boxer, Diane feinstein just to name a few. most, when entering congress/senate are at a low income level, by the time they've been there for a few terms in office, they've amassed a fortune...how do they do that on pay that's in the low six figure level? i witnessed one congressman state: "we, here in congress, are among the most wealthy people in the world"

basically...this country is ruled by the very wealthy...like it or not.

it's a fact, the constitution gives power to the congress to levy taxes and it's true that all Americans know and understand the need for a certain amount of taxation on all levels...that should go without saying.

but what's insane about the whole issue is that's it's now got to the point to where taxes are consuming the average working persons' income to the degree it cuts into their ability to survive. it's not from just ONE source that is the problem, it comes from all levels.

now, what's a "fair" way to tax, you ask?

in my opinion, the governments, on all levels, should have NO RIGHT TO TAX OUR INCOME! period...end of story; the "government" has done NOTHING to earn what they take from us, yet...try not paying your federal or state income taxes (there are some states that do not have a personal income tax in place, though) you'll be in a world of hurt! they will try to ruin you for life over a $10.00 dollar 'fine' they levied for your being late in paying a bill.

i use that as an example because that actually happened to me. the tenant i rented my house to, while i did a temporary relocation from that locale, did not pay the water bill on time and they tried to levy a $10.00 "late fee" on me (the bill was still in my name...big mistake on my part! never the less, it was the tenants responsibility to pay the bill as per our written agreement.)

when i called to pay the bill, i agreed to pay the amount due MINUS their "late" penalty; i refused to pay the penalty.

at the end of the year, when i received my state income tax return refund, it was "docked" from it! the city had levied it from my income tax return! i never received a written word of notification, a lien or any legal documentation whatsoever!

since then, I've learned of some of the devious things that governments do on ALL levels such as that.

one, being the state of Arizona, as an example: if a person owes back child support, they are unable to purchase a hunting license or have to surrender one if they have it.

another being the state of California (one of the worse state legislatures in the nation i might add. but geeeee...look at who controls it: 85% demoncratic and 70% of those are women demoncrats, most are very pro-illegal immigrant, homosexual, anti-God, anti-second amendment)

last year, an organization named calguns, an organization of California gun owners who've banded together to fight California legislatures effort to outlaw firearms, was instrumental in circumventing, LEGALLY, laws pertaining to "assault" weapons features that has so angered the legislature that they now have proposed "registration" of ALL long guns and shotguns now.

there is NO PROBLEM with long guns and shotguns in California as relating to "crime". if there were, it would be being broadcast and printed in all the liberal press and media sources here! that is to say that's it's not common to see a 7-eleven be robbed with a hunting rifle...the legislative move is simply a vengeful attack on firearms owners in response to being defeated on the issue involving semi-automatic "assault" style rifles/carbines. it's also another avenue to confiscate firearms when the time comes as the law (proposed) will allow the state attorney general's office to keep a list of all long guns and shotguns and who they were sold to. and last, but not least, it's a potential source of revenue for the state. after all, California is desperate for money on ALL levels.

governmental leaders are all aware of this but do not want to change it for fear of losing their positions...it's that simple.

my point here is that we have allowed GOVERNMENTS, at ALL levels, to become EXACTLY WHAT OUT FOUNDING FOREFATHERS FEARED, by allowing these legislator to remain in office, or to get elected in the first place.

i shutter when i think of Charlie Rangel writing tax laws! i still shutter when i think about Ted Kennedy...yet we allow this type to go on...and to prosper...AT OUR EXPENSE!

here's what i propose...not all that could/should be done, but a starting point:

1. TERM limit of no more than TWO four year terms for ANY individual, in ANY elected position in ANY location, in ANY governmental entity, local, state or federal level.

2. limit income and EXPENSE ACCOUNTS to no more than the average American working family's income of $100,000.00 per year would be able to operate on. in other words, require them to travel/stay at hotels on the same basis the average American family does.

3. require EVERY legislator and appointed judge, to be incarcerated for two weeks every calendar year. (to an unknown, undisclosed, highly secure location. this might instill some humility when it comes to passing legislation involving incarceration. the united states has some of the most extreme laws involving imprisonment on the planet.)

4. do not allow legislators to exempt themselves, or law enforcement/judicial/administrative from laws. if it applies to the "average" American, it apples to them.

5. ABOLISH any and all income and inheritance taxes. abolish all property taxes once the property is owned outright, free and clear, by purchaser and limit the taxes to NO MORE than 1%.

6. limit ANY and ALL taxes on ANY level to NO MORE than 1%. if taxation is done by percentage basis, do not allow the MARXIST basis ("let those who make more, pay more...") of PROGRESSIVE percentages to apply. contrary to contemporary beliefs in legislative bodies, the progressive way is NOT fair! think about it...

i could go on but i think I've made a point.