On 12/09/2008, at 6:58 AM, Nick Arnett wrote: > On Thu, Sep 11, 2008 at 1:16 PM, John Williams > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote: > >> >> >> If you think that some people are not being paid adequately, why >> don't you give them some of your wealth? > > > Here in the United States, like many countries, if you're making a > good > income and you're giving part of your wealth to the weak and > vulnerable, > you're almost certainly breaking the law. > > It's called tax evasion.
Oh, I thought it was just what tax is - it's giving up some of your wealth to pay for roads, schools, infrastructure, basic health needs and basic support for society. Charlie. _______________________________________________ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l