it from you by virtue of eminent domain? Don't we really just "rent" our "private property" from the government? since, if we fail to pay our property taxes, they can take your "private property" away from you? I can see placing a lien on the property, but total siezure? What about older folks on fixed incomes? how in the hell are they supposed to keep up with the increased taxes? Does the govt have the right to throw them out on the streets? Don't we need a Constitutional Ammendment to prevent this?
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No, the individuals can lose their property at the whim of the government or corporations that have strong government ties.
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It's tax based on purchasing only. NO income tax. Jamacia has it....works good and is FAIR because everyone, rich or poor, pays only when they buy something NEW (not used because it was already taxed)\nNo property tax, no income tax, only sales tax. SIMPLE!
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Seems cruel and unfair but if you don't keep up payments on a house, then you either have to sell the house or the mortgage boys'll take it away.\n\nWhy on earth didn't this person sell? If they'd been paying for it for ten years then at least a third would already be paid off! They could've sold up, paid the mortgage off and had enough left over for a sizable deposit on something small once they'd got back on their feet again. I don't know the story, but it sounds like madness to me.
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At least you  have thought intelligently about how we middle class citizens can survive with all the burdens that hard work costs us personally!  It's a pretty innovative concept, but you are over-looking the fact that this possible solution would effect the wealthier portion of our population and really what does wealth go hand in hand with.........?.....\nPOWER, my friend...the rich would never allow such a solution!  Keep brainstorming.....perhaps a workable idea to save the debacle our government calls "retirement"...........We pay and pay and research shows that our medicare/retirement benefits (which enable us to dine on dog food) will virtually become non-existent before too long!!
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Do you think that the govt has legitimate authority?  Based on your rationale it cannot, since it all goes back to property theft and ethnic cleansing.  If you do, then you also have to acknowledge that immigration is a matter which can legally be managed by the govt.\n\nDid we steal the land from the indians?  Maybe some of it.  What gets me is that there are rich people who are rich because of land.  But let's trace this back.  At some point someone claimed ownership of the land and didn't have to pay a dollar for it.  That's a load of BS.  So, now I get screwed because someone arbitrarily claims ownership of land.  I don't know how to fix, I just know that capitalism pisses me off sometimes.
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By the complacency of its' citizens, and the fear that the government created by utilizing the media to spread false information, Weapons of Mass Distruction for instance. Creating an atmosphere of fear allowed the government to slowly and stealthfully rob you of your freedoms. The patriot act was one step, the Military Commissions Act is another. We live in the greatest country in the world, but do not be diluded into thinking that you live in a democracy elected by the people (ask Al Gore), or that you are free Try speaking out against the Government,  or exercizing your right to bear arms like the Davidians, or try not paying your property taxes, and see how long it is before the Government evict you from "Your Property". They have the right under "Imminent Domain" to seize your property for any reasonat any time. Don't believe me? Do some research. There are many many cases of this happening. Finally, try not paying your federal taxes. A tax that , by the way, was never ratified by any state in the union, and see how long it is before your wages are garnished, or  your assets seized.......Like I said. It is the greatest country in the world, and I am proud to be a citizen,  but the government is corrupt. You just have to look at the greatest Democracy ever that lasted 1000 years, the Roman Empire to know that it was greed, and corruption that brought down that empire. Greed and Corruption will eventually bring down the American Empire as well, and I doubt that it will last anywhere close to 1000 years.
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Has anyone ever considered what taxes are used for?  (besides padding the politicians wallets?)  Where do you think that the money for disaster relief comes from, where do you think the money for housing and food programs comes from, where do you think the money to pay for our emergency services comes from?  We all have a part in paying for those things.  And for those people that complain about having to take care of those that aren't able to do so for themselves at any point in time in their life.  I pray that you never find yourself in such an unfortunate situation.  So many have gotten there by no fault of their own.  There are doctors and lawyers and successful business people that were at the top of their game, but unfortunate circumstances - illnesses, natural catastrophes, etc have left them with nothing and trying to start their lives over again.  Don't be so quick to judge - someday someone just may be passing judgment on you.
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There are a couple of flaws in your question: 1) The federal government doesn't collect property taxes, that is done at the local level to fund local projects.  2) The native Americans never purchased the land either, so there is no deed of ownership.  While many injustices were committed against the native American population several hundred years ago, simply giving back all the land would not undo those injustices...and actually would cause more innocent people to suffer if such an arrangement was made.
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There is no provision in either document you cite which says keeping all the fruits of our earnings is a part of freedom.\n\nNow, our founding fathers were involved in colony govts before they were involved in rebellion.  In Virginia, our house of burgesses provided money every year to every widow and orphan.  We also applied our tax money to construction projects for the common good.  We also had courts to help protect our rights.  \n\nWhen we had our revolution, we were opposed to taxation WITHOUT representation, we were not opposed to taxation.  We never have been.\n\nYou have a pretty limited view of humanity and our responsibility to create a just society.   Plus, you seem to be basing it on parts of our founding documents which don't exist.
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washington takes from social security because they can. there isn't one thing that anybody can do about it . once social security disappears, then they will quit stealing from it...
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Land leases from the government are for specific purposes like grazing cattle.  If you build a home on land that is leased you would not own the home.
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Ownership is an illusion. You are renting from the government. If you don't pay your rent(taxes),they will evict you and install a new renter that will pay rent(taxes). So, defacto, the government is the owner/landlord.\n\nAlso- FYI.\nYour SSN (taxpayer id #) is the collateral the government uses to borrow against to accomplish deficit spending. The collateral is the future value of the taxes to be paid in the future.
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You mean the place people live, but claim they live in Rancho Cucamonga? I've been there many a time.\n\nAnd your point?\n\nYou still haven't made a point to prove that this change has anything to do with your point of illegals paying taxes. Everytime you buy something you do pay taxes. But unless you are using fake documents, you are not paying income taxes, and if you have children, you are using a HUGE amount of tax dollars...more than your 8.25% (Sales tax in Los Angeles County, CA) or whatever the sales tax in your area is - could possibly pay for. If you own property, you are paying property taxes - THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR PAYING THAT, but don't you realize your presence does cause problems for others here legally? Don't you realize that there is a housing shortage and that is why there has been this URBAN SPRAWL that has spilled out into the few rural places we have left? This is not a good thing! Your presence here has driven wages down and prices up. Thanks for nothing.\n\nQUESTION: DO YOU PAY INCOME TAXES?\n\nIF YES, HOW? IF YOU ARE ILLEGAL AS YOU CLAIM, WHAT SSN ARE YOU USING? WHO DID YOU STEAL IT FROM?
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No, it's not true.  The concept that comes into play is that of "public taking."  Basically, the government can use your property if it is required for the protection of the public.  The government must return use of your property to you when the danger has passed but is not liable for any damage it caused.  And all you can do is watch.\n\nSo the fire department can bust into your house on the theory not that they have the right to save your stuff but they have the right to contain your fire before it spreads to somebody else's stuff.  They're not protecting your house, they're protecting your neighbor from your house.
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When it comes to property, it should be handled by the local or state government, not the federal.  The only time federal would be involved is in the issue regarding a national monument or park.  I'm not sure how that process works, but I would imagine most of the blame should be pointed at the local level.
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When you get a property tax statement, is it from the escrow company or the taxing authority? In some locations the taxing authority will send the tax bill to the escrow company and a copy to the property owner. In others they send the bill to the property owner and the owner must get it to the escrow company.\n\nMost escrow companies like to hold the money as long as possible and only pay at the last minute.\n\nIf I were you, I would be talking with the escrow company about this to see what is going on.
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Why doesn't your rich neighbor give you money....just because...??\nWhy doesn't the government take from those according to their ability and give to those according to their need? The answer is because that is communism.