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29 June 2012

Pandora's Box




Let's see, what else might be in Pandora's box?

"Sure, you can have an abortion, but you are going to have to pay a tax of $5,000 first.  Don't worry.  The Supreme Court has ruled that we have the power to tax and it is not its job to pass judgment on the legitimacy or idiocy of a tax.  Taxes, it posits, are political issues and your only recourse is at the ballot box.  So, if you don't like it, get your ID ready and vote us out."

"Sure, you can burn that American flag, but you are going to have to pay a tax of $500,000 first.  Don't worry.  The Supreme Court has ruled that we have the power to tax and it is not its job to pass judgment on the legitimacy or idiocy of a tax.  Taxes, it posits, are political issues and your only recourse is at the ballot box.  So, if you don't like it, get your ID ready and vote us out."

"Sure, you can assemble in front of the White House and Congress pursuant to your First Amendment right to petition the Federal government for redress of grievances, but you are going to pay a tax of $100,000 first.  Don't worry.  The Supreme Court has ruled that we have the power to tax and it is not its job to pass judgment on the legitimacy or idiocy of a tax.  Taxes, it posits, are political issues and your only recourse is at the ballot box.  So, if you don't like it, get your ID ready and vote us out."

"Sure, you have a right to remain silent, but you are going to pay a tax of $25,000 first.  Don't worry.  The Supreme Court has ruled that we have the power to tax and it is not its job to pass judgment on the legitimacy or idiocy of a tax.  Taxes, it posits, are political issues and your only recourse is at the ballot box.  So, if you don't like it, get your ID ready and vote us out."

"Sure, you have a right to remain counsel, a speedy trial, habeas corpus, and to be free from cruel and unusual punishment, but you are going to pay a tax of $2,500,000 before your asses evah see any of those.  Don't worry.  The Supreme Court has ruled that we have the power to tax and it is not its job to pass judgment on the legitimacy or idiocy of a tax.  Taxes, it posits, are political issues and your only recourse is at the ballot box.  So, if you don't like it, get your ID ready and vote us out."

Champagne cork-popping time. What a precedent!

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