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The Friedman Amendment

Now that Milton is gone it would be best to honor his memory in some substantial way. Perhaps it would be best to right one wrong he wrought and make the United States better in the process. To that end I offer the Friedman Amendment:

Amendment XXVIII—Limiting Taxation and Voting to Specific Dates

1. Each year all Federal, State, and local government shall hold two elections for public offices: a primary election the first Tuesday in May and a general election the first Tuesday in November.
2. All taxes and set-asides, except the collection of sales taxes by sellers from direct consumers, shall be paid twice annually, due two weeks before the primary and general elections.
3. The Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation.

Josh Poulson

Posted Friday, Nov 17 2006 11:38 AM

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