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Originally posted by jetxnet
To many celebraties have this attitude that they do not have to do what the rest of America (or the world for that matter) does because they are put on such a pedastal.
Originally posted by LLoyd45
but he's made millions and should pay his fair share of taxes like everyone else,
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- President and Mrs. George W. Bush reported taxable income of $719, 274 for the tax year 2007 and paid $221,635 in federal income taxes, the White House said Friday.
Originally posted by LLoyd45
reply to post by C0le
I'm not jealous of what he earns, but he still needs to pay his taxes. Maybe there isn't a legal reason we should pay taxes, but there are practical ones.
Somebody has to pay for the defense of the country and the maintenance of the infrastructure. If it were on a totally voluntary system, the US would be like a third World country. Nobody would want to contribute, but would feel entitled to the use the things paid for with others civic-minded individuals money.
For bad or worse, if it ain't broke, don't fix it.
Originally posted by Sublime620
Under what law was he sentenced? What precedent or code?
I've seen it written thousands of times on this board that there is no actual law forcing people to pay taxes - is this just a bold-faced lie?
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The Congress shall have power to lay and collect taxes on incomes, from whatever source derived, without apportionment among the several States, and without regard to any census or enumeration.
Originally posted by Sublime620
Under what law was he sentenced? What precedent or code?
I've seen it written thousands of times on this board that there is no actual law forcing people to pay taxes - is this just a bold-faced lie?
Originally posted by Solarskye
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The Congress shall have power to lay and collect taxes on incomes, from whatever source derived, without apportionment among the several States, and without regard to any census or enumeration.