What is the Uniting Amendment?
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**The poor and middle class pay a tax of only 1/2% on what they make<sup> </sup> | **The poor and middle class pay a tax of only 1/2% on what they make<sup> </sup> | ||
**The wealthy pay the 1/2% tax on every dollar of revenue they bring in, no exemptions, no deductions<sup> </sup> | **The wealthy pay the 1/2% tax on every dollar of revenue they bring in, no exemptions, no deductions<sup> </sup> | ||
| − | **Based on current economic data | + | **Based on current economic data, our gross annual transactions exceed $1000T, 1/2% of that will bring in more revenue than our current tax regime |
*Ends poverty and hunger, and provides healthcare for those in need with a simple, single fund – at less cost than what we pay now<sup> </sup> | *Ends poverty and hunger, and provides healthcare for those in need with a simple, single fund – at less cost than what we pay now<sup> </sup> | ||
*Keeps guns out of the hands of violent criminals<sup> </sup> | *Keeps guns out of the hands of violent criminals<sup> </sup> | ||
Revision as of 07:05, 24 October 2015
The Uniting Amendment is the comprehensive amendment to the Constitution written by the citizens of the United States. The document establishes a stable foundation to help rebuild our country.
Washington isn't up to the task so we're doing it ourselves. We're drafting an amendment that will reestablish a government that is more fair, more free, and has the integrity and compassion needed to move forward. With input from just a few hundred people, we've already developed many fresh, innovative ideas that solve long-entrenched, difficult problems. The current draft of the amendment:
- Establishes a simple tax system with a low rate and no exemptions that provides more than enough revenue
- The poor and middle class pay a tax of only 1/2% on what they make
- The wealthy pay the 1/2% tax on every dollar of revenue they bring in, no exemptions, no deductions
- Based on current economic data, our gross annual transactions exceed $1000T, 1/2% of that will bring in more revenue than our current tax regime
- Ends poverty and hunger, and provides healthcare for those in need with a simple, single fund – at less cost than what we pay now
- Keeps guns out of the hands of violent criminals
- Preserves the Second Amendment with the right to carry, use, transport, transfer, buy or sell guns or other weapons
- Protects the environment
- Recognizes the right to privacy and ends illegal government intrusions
- Provides a strong defense for our country and prevents politicians from waging war for profit or personal gain
- Prevents discrimination based on sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetics, or any other condition not under one's control
- Eliminates arbitrary regulation so people have the liberty to pursue their chosen trade or profession
- Protects threatened and endangered species
- Establishes term limits for members of Congress
- Ensures that all of our veterans' needs are met
- Solves the immigration issue: those who wish to move here and become citizens are elected by the people
- Protects the right to learn and teach so curiosity and discovery will no longer be limited by political motives
- Provides a jury of citizens as a check on Supreme Court actions to protect our rights and freedom
- Protects the right to control your own body – politicians can't tell us what we can eat, smoke, drink and enjoy
- Defines a set of responsibilities and duties for all people
- Protects the right of religious expression and prayer
- Mandates fiscal responsibility and other limits on congressional power
- Mitigates corruption in government and encourages honest citizens to participate in government
- And much more...
It does all this while increasing our liberty and ensuring fairness in society. But the document is far from complete.
If you care about the future of our country, don't just sit there – join us. Contribute your ideas on how we can make the country better, freer, and more fair.
