>>Well, perhaps that's because you've always >>had a sheltered life as an >>academic, no? >> >>I don't know whether you are a tax consumer or a tax payer but every time >>government increases the marginal tax rate that is a step in the direction >>of more serfdom. >> >>lvdh(posted 8757 days ago)Oh, I'm a net tax payer to the tune of $50,000 a year or so. Nevertheless, the value of the services the government provides me are vastly, vastly in excess of the taxes I pay. And your answer reveals that you have no clue as to what serfdom is...