Whereas: The State of Georgia and the united States of America were formed under the principle of representative government; and
Whereas: The Declaration of Independence rightfully declares that "Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed..."; and
Whereas: Our Founders' primary grievance with Great Britain was "taxation without representation;" and
Whereas: Bureaucratic rule has consistently failed throughout history causing tremendous strife and hardship for those that have suffered under its tyranny; and
Whereas: The General Assembly and the Governor have placed the power to raise taxes, penalties, fines, and fees in the hands of unelected bureaucrats on numerous occasions.
Therefore: We demand that the Georgia General Assembly and the Governor:
*** Repeal all powers given to bureaucratic agents to raise or lower any tax, penalty, fine, or fee; and
*** Require via state law that the General Assembly hold a roll call vote on any proposed change to the level of any tax, penalty, fine, or fee.