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I see both points of view on this. Since the bill passed, the taxpayers sm

In Reply to: 60% of earmarks for Dems and 40% for Repubs. Barely a hair's difference. sm posted by lissa on February 09, 2010 at 12:03:50:

of that state are going to be subsidizing everybody that voted for it. Since your constituents have to pay the bill, you might as well try to get some of their money back for them.

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• No, if the constituents voted you in, they share in the consequences of your vote. If you vote no, no should also mean no thanks to any benefits the bill might have. lissa 12:16:22 2/09/2010 (4)
  • If you vote no, and vote is ignored (bill passes), no one is bound by it. sm . 11:57:30 2/10/2010 (0)
  • Then your taxpayers should be able to opt out of paying for it. sm rwc 12:28:52 2/09/2010 (2)
    • It's remarkably deceptive to voters. Majority rules and laws are made sm lissa 12:34:02 2/09/2010 (1)
      • and don't get me started about states' rights and how I think that system should work. nm lissa 12:45:21 2/09/2010 (0)

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