Background: Politicians need to pay their share and set a good example for others. When they are sworn into office, they swear to uphold the law. Upholding the law includes paying taxes, unless they want to go on the books and swear that taxes are illegal and exempt us all. Policy: All government employees who hold office MUST PAY ALL TAXES in order to vote and to receive their paycheck. They must be observing all laws in order to hold an office and must resign if they are not. If they get behind in taxes, they must have it taken out of their pay until it is paid in full and they cannot vote for anything until paid in full. This will probably mean public outrage by their constituents who will immediately demand their resignation and replacement with a law-abiding citizen of their choice; if so, a special election should be held.