Isn't it supposed to be no taxation without representation? I know dc is not representated and residents are taxed so are the license plates a cry for change?
2007-09-30 12:11:57 · 10 answers · asked by bruce_eel 4 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Washington, D.C.
It's pointing out that it *is* being taxed without representation, rather than asking for a change.
2007-09-30 12:15:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
refer to what Kailey said... which is 100% historically accurate... Back in the 1800's the 13 colonies were under British rule, and during that time, the "tea tax" existed which placed a hefty tax on tea, stamps, EVERYTHING that arrived from overseas. However, none of the 13 colonies were represented in the House of Commons (which was in Great Britain), hence the statement "taxation without representation". Britain's tyrannical rule over the states did not last long at all... Consider the Boston Tea Party or the American Revolution...
America!!!! They don't take smack from nobody! REVOLUTION!
2007-10-01 07:04:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
It's a protest, yes.
As others have pointed out, the District of Columbia has no represetnation at all in the Senate. Our Delegate to the House of Representatives cannot vote on the House floor (although she can in committee). Congress can interfere in the running of the District and its budget. Shortly before I moved here from the Maryland suburbs, there was a vote on whether or not to allow medical marijuana. The Republican-controlled Congress would not even allow those votes to be counted.
2007-10-02 07:20:05 · answer #3 · answered by VeggieTart -- Let's Go Caps! 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
The U.S. Constitution gives Congress direct jurisdiction over Washington, D.C. While Congress has delegated various amounts of this authority to local government, including an elected mayor and city council, Congress still intervenes, from time to time, in local affairs relating to schools, gun control policy, and other issues.
Citizens of the district have no voting representation in Congress. They are represented in the House of Representatives by a non-voting delegate, Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC At-Large) who sits on committees and participates in debate, but cannot vote.
2007-09-30 12:28:20 · answer #4 · answered by Michael I 3 · 4⤊ 2⤋
Taxation with out representation refers back to when we (america) were trying to break free from britain.
They taxed us but didn't do anything for us.
And that is one of the most famous quotes from that time, and DC is america's capital and so the quote on it should be somewhat patriotic so I'm guessing that's why it's on there. =/
2007-09-30 13:12:16 · answer #5 · answered by Kailey 4 · 1⤊ 5⤋
They aren't quoting the famous line... They are pointing out that it is still true for the residence of the District.
2007-10-01 10:10:20 · answer #6 · answered by Andrew Wiggin 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Yes, the license plates are a minor protest.
2007-09-30 17:32:07 · answer #7 · answered by Anita 3 · 3⤊ 2⤋
They ARE SO REPRESENTED, they send a NON-VOTING Representative. I wish people would learn more about Congress. They are WHINING that they are SUPPOSEDLY taxed without being represented. If that is their whine then MOVE. Instead they'd like to whine. Well I'm tired of whining. They shouldn't have a voting member of Congress because it wasn't really meant to be a city. It was meant to be where our leaders live. Then you have their staff. So how do you define the ACTUAL residents. Congressman don't LIVE there, their staff doesn't likely LIVE there.
2007-09-30 12:25:06 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 7⤋
Pretty simple: DC has no reps in congress....No Senator, and no Representative.
2007-09-30 12:16:15 · answer #9 · answered by mentalben 4 · 2⤊ 3⤋
Bill Clinton must have put in on there, and Hillary will probably keep it there.
It IS what they like, you know.
2007-09-30 12:15:17 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 9⤋