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January 24, 2019

Title: What are Democracy Dollars?
Topic: Democracy Dollars

Discussed by Robert Henneke
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

In a move that surprised many, including the attorney who brought the case, the Washington Supreme Court has agreed to hear Elster v. Seattle, which argues that Seattle’s Democracy Voucher Program forces property taxpayers to support political speech they might not agree with. Now, the City of Austin wants to do the same.

Here with all the details is Robert Henneke, General Counsel and Director of the Center for the American Future at the Texas Public Policy Foundation.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What are Democracy Dollars?

How many “average Americans” actually contribute financially to political campaigns?

Is this a bipartisan issue? If not, why do so many Liberal want to implement Democracy Dollars?

Is it constitutional to force people to subsidize political speech they might not support? Is it ethical? Is it a proper role of city government?

Listen as Robert Henneke offers more details about the Austin proposal…

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