A Line Item Voting & Election System Sample Ballot

              Proposed Improvement Suggestion          

  From:    _____________________                                             

  We are considering an improvement to the _____________________, 
so we would like to know your opinions about it before we implement it.          

Reality: _______________________________________________________________           

Problem: _______________________________________________________________         

Suggestion: _______________________________________________________________                     
Risks: _______________________________________________________________                  

We estimate that the proposed improvement would cost or save you  $  ____ 

If you agree with the improvement, then please enter a "1" here: __          

Please enter how much it would be worth to you here:  $ _________         

If you disagree with the improvement, then please write in your reasons:    
_______________________________________________________________                           
If you disagree, then enter how much the improvement would cost you: $      

You can edit this sample ballot for an issue that interests you and then send it to Rich Strong. He will then post it for a month on a Current Issues webpage for others to comment about. If there is a significant response, then he will post a notice of voting and tally. // StrongWare \\ (s) ALIVESys PETITION / BALLOT DATE: ___________ From: ___________________________________ Please read and fill in your Ballot/Petition and return it within one week. If you are petitioning, then please skip Lines 1-12; go to Lines 13 and 15. 1. The following legislation is being proposed for enactment into law. 2. The Preliminary balloting resulted in the following changes: Amounts: _______________________________________________________________ 3. Estimated Change to Federal Budget Model over the life cycle: ___________ 4. Estimated Life Cycle 9 years. Estimated Average Annual Budget:___________ 5. The proposed legislation consists of the following: a. _______________________________________________________________ b. _______________________________________________________________ c. _______________________________________________________________ 6. Risk: _________________________________________________________ 7. Benefits to special Groups: ___________________________________ 8. Revenue other than income tax from: ___________________________ 9. Estimated Annual Tax for 15% tax bracket taxpayer: ______¦

10. Representative: Favors Yea?: __ ; 15% bracket tax : ____ 11. Do you assign Proxy for favored tax times your factor? (Yes =1, No =0)> __ ( Multiply the 15% amount by your bracket % and then divide by 15.) ¦

12. Do you favor passing the legislation? ( Yea = 1, No = 0 )> _ 13. Please enter the amount you pledge as tax for legislation.> ____ 14. If legislation will have a negative impact, enter amount. > _______ 15. Please enter: a. the reasons for negative impact; or b. your petition: ________________________________________________________________________ Please Sign and Date -> _______________________________ Date: __/ ___ / 19__ Please enter your PASSWORD: __________ and Credit Card #: ___________________ +------------------------------------------------------------------------------+