How is it taxation without representation? Detroit's power to impose income taxes is a function of state law [[Act 284 of 1964), not some claimed inherent authority of the city [[which is just a political subdivision of the state anyway). If non-resident Detroit workers living in Michigan are upset about non-resident taxes or want to condition collecting them on giving them a vote, they can petition their own elected state legislators to amend the state tax statute accordingly.

Quote Originally Posted by MCP-001 View Post
"No taxation without representation."

I recall a country getting started over that argument.

If Detroit wants to shake down non-residents with a direct tax on their income, then it only stands to reason that those very same people should have a say in exactly how that money is spent.

People were arguing in front of CC this week regarding taking away the right to vote [[i.e. mayorial takeover of school district), why is this any different?