A taxing question: Just what is fair?

The Philadelphia Inquirer ^ | April 15 2002 | Edwin A. Locke

[Tauzero]

Even they, alas, are contributing to the economy. Provided they don't stick their wealth in a mattress.

[Tralfaze McWatt]

Scam artists are criminals too. Criminals are not net creators of wealth. Criminals may have wealth, but they usually didn't create it. They become wealthy the same way as other natural parasites become wealthy; through thievery and fraud.

[Protagoras]

You explain this contradiction in a subsequent post by saying that you are afraid to hide your income. Therefore, we can further characterize your pov as gutless and pusillanimous.

If wouldn't punch you in the nose, but I don't have a problem with anyone else that does. I hope it happens to you today. If you have the guts to say in person what you say on here I can only imagine it happens frequently.

[Deuce]

I wouldn't punch you in the nose, but I don't have a problem with anyone else that does. I hope it happens to you today.

As I said, "gutless and pusillanimous." To this I would now add that you are the LEAST empowered libertarian I have ever seen. You know clearly, fervently, and passionately what you want, you are just helpless to achieve it. Maybe the government will do it for you.

[Protagoras]

As I said, "gutless and pusillanimous." To this I would now add that you are the LEAST empowered libertarian I have ever seen.

If you ever attempt to usurp my rights personally, you will find out first hand how much guts I have.

You know clearly, fervently, and passionately what you want, you are just helpless to achieve it.

Wrong again. I pick my battles. You shoot the taxman if you choose, (but I'm guessing that you are enamored by them) and I'll change things by my method. Now do me a favor and go play in the traffic.