Interesting article from Auburn U. about a study they did about folks' attitudes toward cheating on taxes.
Mine? It's wrong on the face of it--"render unto Caesar," and all, and there is no justification for even thinking about it, much less doing it. I don't like taxes, I don't like paying them, I don't want to pay more than I owe. But if I owe it, I'll pay it.
Posted by Terry Oglesby at April 14, 2005 03:29 PMI don't cheat on taxes now, but once I get into the AMT bracket I might as well open up my own business and write off all of my expenses. Because it's useless to walk backwards if you're trying to get somewhere.
Posted by: sugarmama at April 14, 2005 03:56 PMWell, you can always wear mirrors and walk backwards...
Posted by: Terry Oglesby at April 14, 2005 04:09 PMYou might want to go someplace you've already been.
I can live with paying taxes, but I'd like to know why they can't cut what they spend. If I knew they were going to take care of my money, I'd be happier to give it to them.
Yes, I know they need to go on "fact-finding" missions to barbados and Hawaii. I'd just be happier if they paid for it themselves.
Posted by: skinnydan at April 15, 2005 09:20 AMYou're just being mean, envious, and jealous!
(A favorite saying of one of my late aunts.)
Posted by: Terry Oglesby at April 15, 2005 09:32 AMYes, how to make the gov't obey the laws of capitalism? If, for example Home Depot wasted a lot of money on frivolous things and tried to charge you $100 for a hammer, you just wouldn't buy it there. It's painful that they waste my money, considering that I myself do not waste it.
Posted by: sugarmama at April 15, 2005 10:08 AMI do waste my money, but at least I'm not wasting yours, Sugar. I would if you wanted me to, but as of now I'm not wasting any of your money.
Time, on the other hand...
Posted by: skinnydan at April 15, 2005 10:51 AM