The constitution is not getting in the way. The anti-federalists where very clear that the constitution was written to protect the people. To protect them from a over zealous and over reaching government. They argued for the Bill of Rights. Some against it, stating that the constitution itself was clear enough on the limitations of a federal government. That these rights were so well understood and so basic that they need not be documented. But sufficient fear of a giant federal government existed in those founders that they approved the Bill of Rights. Most of those first ten amendments do guarantee our rights and protections from the government. But two very important rights (ones that Obama seems willing to gloss over) need to be remembered.

Amendment 9 – The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.
Amendment 10 – Powers of the States and People.
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.

It would seem clear to me that the 9th is to make sure that the federal government does not try to limit our rights to only those allowed or stated by the constitution. And its counterpart is the 10th and the one that protects us most of all. If the constitution does not specifically allow the federal government to act, then they cannot act. They do not get to redistribute wealth outside of the additon of the 16th amendment’s ability to allow for taxation on income. But it is important to note that it was deemed necessary to have the 16th amendment in the first place.

So I would respectfully disagree that the constitution does not say what the government must do on our behalf. It does so in such simple terms that most Americans simply no longer understand it. It should do NOTHING but and NOTHING other than what is written in that document itself. It should organize a military, negotiate treaties and a few other items and fund those items through taxation. But without the additonal the 16th amendment that taxation could not be on income.

We have all lived our lives with a federal government with too much power and too much control over our lives. We find it an odd concept to read the Constitution as it was meant to be interpreted. I do not believe that we have yet reached the point in our history that this document is no longer valid. I do not believe that the founding fathers were so dumb as to not think of these issues. Instead, I would agrue that speciallically wanted to avoid these issues and keep the federal government from gaining this much control in the first place.

I am not advocating a civil separation of peoples or states along physical boundries. Simply a redistribution of wealth based on fiscal policy. If you are a Liberal Democrat you can send in all income over a calculated level for redistribution. Lets say $50,000 which is close to the median. If you make more then this number you send it in. Better yet it will be taken from your paycheck so that you are not irresp0onsible with it.  If you make less you will get a check. Just the influx of money from Hollywood elites and newspaper executives would amount to 100s of billions in new revenue.

Then those on the conservative side will simply send in 15% of each dollar over that median level  [The flat tax versus fair tax argument will have to wait for the basis of this social experiment].  No exceptions no loopholes just 15% of every dollar you make.  You will get none of it back directly. This will go into the general fund to be used for education, military, roads, etc.

Those of you in the middle can keep the current tax system or elect to jump into either of the other options. This is the ultimate in choice and allows for the liberal philosophy to coexist with the conservative.

You believe that this is unfair? Because the liberals will have to pay more? Don’t they want to pay more? Why pick on this group? Why pick on the rich as we do today? This is far more fair. IN fact far more liberals will be exempt from taxation because all those under the median level will pay no taxes.   We are selecting whom we gather our funds from not by their income status but by their stated desire for a philosophy they would impart on others. Corporations that want to create jobs and pay people and grow their businesses can. Companies that want to be based on philanthropy and non-profit can exist on both sides of this model. Those funded by government mandate would have public funds available to be distributed from the same money’s as individuals. Those on the private mandate would have to seek a profitable model or the philanthropy of others.

Some would say everyone would select the conservative model because they pay less. I say those poeple do not understand the full commitment of the liberals to their philosphy.  Are you telling me you belive they only want to take from others and not give of themselves?  With a 50/50 split we are in the perfect environment to set up a balance to test this. We can then see which model produces more revenue and opportinity for people. As I stated the conservative funds would still be available for goverment projects miiliatry and the like. So from that model all would benefit. But to be fair both models will have to contribute. Liberal funds would not be allowed to go only to social programs and nothing towards infrastucutre (like Russia, France, and …) Ok, well that might need to be worked out.

You know.. maybe I am making this to too difficult. We can test this today. We know the median income level. Liberals just send in the rest above that number when you cast your votes and let’s get out of this deficit. You could solve this problem in one year based on your own stated desires and not have to force the rest of us into that model.  Imagine the glow of victory, the show of strength of character and convictions in your system of government.  I would be so proud to call you all Americans. Then the rest of us would continue to work and give you jobs, watch your movies, read your papers. Knowing that your profits are now the profits for us all.

It is a free country and you are free to pursue your dreams of fairness. Just leave me free to pursue mine as well.