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To: DuncanWaring

> If Congress passes a law, and the president signs it, that
> the tax rate is 100%, no deductions, we are legally and
> morally obliged to pay it?

For some of the conquered people living under heel of the Roman Empire, this was virtually the case. Their economies had to go entirely underground. When caught, they were punished, tortured, and even executed.

So, the answer is, “Yes”.

The alternative is spelled out in the Declaration of Independence.


18 posted on 07/16/2014 9:10:39 AM PDT by Westbrook (Children do not divide your love, they multiply it.)
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To: Westbrook

That makes no sense; you said Christians are obligated, legally and morally I presume, to pay whatever tax “Caesar” claims is due him.

Then, you bring up the concept of overthrowing the government.

Which is it?

It can’t be both.

Or are you claiming that you have to pay Caesar until you kill him?


44 posted on 07/16/2014 9:37:43 AM PDT by DuncanWaring (The Lord uses the good ones; the bad ones use the Lord.)
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