View from the Center and Left Message Board

STOCKTALK

We've detected that you're using an ad content blocking browser plug-in or feature. Ads provide a critical source of revenue to the continued operation of Silicon Investor. We ask that you disable ad blocking while on Silicon Investor in the best interests of our community. If you are not using an ad blocker but are still receiving this message, make sure your browser's tracking protection is set to the 'standard' level.

Politics : View from the Center and Left

Public Reply Prvt Reply Mark as Last Read File

Previous 10 Next 10 Previous Next

To: Dale Baker who wrote (6361)	12/8/2005 12:38:25 PM
From: TimF	Read Replies (1) of 542152

If you don't believe in the social contract The social contract is a somewhat useful idea but it isn't a real contract or agreement. I never signed any such contract. it would seem your only option is to try to become a citizen of a country with a system more to your liking. I don't think any such country exists. Besides its not that I hate the US or want out. It applies force to me against my will but so does any government. You will never have a government that perfectly reflects your wishes. Pointing out something as imperfect doesn't necessarily mean you expect it to get better, or you no longer want to be associated with it. Of course, the IRS slammed the door on that when they imposed the 10-year post-immigration tax burden on US citizens trying to bolt to tax havens. Yes there is that too. Not that I'm the type of wealthy person who even before the change could have benefited from fleeing to one of these tax havens. But the principle is the same. By remaining an American citizen, you are part of a contract. I disagree.

Report TOU Violation

Share This Post

Public Reply Prvt Reply Mark as Last Read File

Previous 10 Next 10 Previous Next