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25. January 2011, 21:24:08

Mort

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Subject: Re: The analogy to the beer tax example is that someone on the lowest wage would not be affected by a tax reduction, as they are not being taxed anyway!

Modified by Mort (25. January 2011, 21:25:40)

SL-Mark: So.. in this prof's world VAT and Duty don't exist. Everyone here in the UK pays tax in some shape or form... As I imagine in most countries.

"Revolutions!? Again, what is your point?"

Basic sociology .. people need to live happily.

"Wealth creators do not need resort to blackmail, they just move as they please."

But they do. That's why we have rules regarding MP's and their business contacts. Intel got a big fine for bribing. A CEO I use to work for blackmailed 2 people to avoid being booted from being a bad decision maker.. the two people had an office affair.

Wealth creators are human.