Taxation without representation isn’t a new phrase. It’s one we
usually associate with the Revolutionary War. However, in 2012,
it may be time to start shouting this protest phrase once again.
As is the case with the recent Tea Parties, which derive their
name from our founders’ protest against high tea taxes levied by
England, some things old seem to be new again. And – as was the
case prior to the Revolutionary War – the people living on this
continent in this country once again suffer taxation without
representation. This time, however, is more insidious since we
all erroneously believe that we do have representation in the
form of elected officials. But do we? Taxation without
representation today: a tale of two Speakers. Taxation without
representation, round 1: Nancy Pelosi Rep. Nancy Pelosi
(D-CA-8), former Speaker, has turned on Anthony Weiner and asked
for an investigation. Photo: Lauren Victoria Burke, House
Clerk’s office Anyone who has read a newspaper, watched a news
show, or listened to talk rad