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To: i-node who wrote (465157)3/20/2009 1:14:59 PM
From: combjelly  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 1573922
 
"The term "Bill of Attainder" technically refers to a declaration of guilt without a trial, which is essentially what the president has done WRT to these bonuses."

Not exactly. True, you could interpret it that way, but you could interpret just about any tax that way. Like any of the sin taxes.

Personally, I hope it doesn't pass. But, if it does and if it gets challenged in court, it will be interesting to see how it shakes out.


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