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Dear Mr. Parks. friend and colleague,

I loved seeing your comment here and am most interested in knowing if you can weigh in on my question (see below) of fairness that I have not heard addressed on this issue:

Are there any mathematical tools for analyzing fairness and power in elections that have to do with PROPERTY tax that take into consideration the fact that some voters DO OWN property and some DO NOT. Those who do not can vote entirely on principle; those who do must weigh the affordability factor as well as principle. It does not follow that simply because one owns property one is able to afford unlimited taxation.

Thanks!

Linda Showman

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I have yet to hear a discussion about the fact that there is an inherent imbalance in voting on measures that have to do with property tax: some voters own property and some voters do not. Those who do not own property are voting on principle, whereas those who do own property are voting on principle AND affordability. I believe the gap between those for and against double majority could be closed if this fundamental problem could be addressed. As it is, both sides sound equally righteous and pompous, even though the school board lady is soooo cool compared to the "liberal conspiracy" mentality of the other side.

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