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http://www.philstar.com/headlines/2013/09/05/1175631/miriam-only-taxpayers-should-be-allowed-vote

Santiago said those who don't pay taxes are among the poorest of the poor and are vulnerable to receiving money from politicians, which she said is a form of patronage politics.
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An absolutely horrible argument. I always found Santiago "entertaining" to watch. Always says what's on her mind and asked tough questions.....but maybe she should have kept this one to herself. As if it were only the poor taking bribes. lol

This sounds a lot like the old US laws that stated only white property owners can vote (1812-1860). If the Philippine government wants riots on their hands and be removed from power by force they should move forward with this nonsense.
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Rye83, Nov 4, 2014

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