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Subject: Re: Re: Churches and Taxation
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Date: Wed, 9-Oct-85 10:19:00 EDT
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[Sue Brezden: slb@drutx , responding to Thomas Newton]
> Funny, I never viewed taxes as mistreatment.  I always thought they
> were the price we paid for living in a civilized society.

Yeah, George III shared your views. And he sent his Hessians to
civilize Jefferson and Franklin and other barbarians.

> I suppose if you view taxes as mistreatment, you have a reason for
> your stand.  ...
> 
> Tell me, please--since taxes are mistreatment, do you pay yours?  Or
> do you use the same arguement [sic] for yourself as you do for churches?
> Of course, you may not want to answer that question :-).

You've discovered a *great* method of disputation, Sue.
Should make you almost invincible. Just shows how civilized
one can get with enough taxation. :-)

		Jan Wasilewsky