Originally Posted By friendofdd This will certainly make the matter clear. I hope this link will work, but, if not, it is worth a cut and paste. <a href="http://hotair.com/archives/2008/04/01/comedy-gold-harry-reid-on-whether-taxes-are-voluntary/" target="_blank">http://hotair.com/archives/200 8/04/01/comedy-gold-harry-reid-on-whether-taxes-are-voluntary/</a>
Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan LOL! Oh brother. Where does this "voluntary" system idea come from? How can he keep making the argument when it's obviously not true? A better way to phrase it is that our tax system is somewhat "participatory" in that we have at least some say in how the tax dollars are spent. But it sure isn't voluntary no matter which way you stretch it. How bizarre.
Originally Posted By wonderingalice Harry Reid... What can I say? He's done surprisingly well for a man from here: <a href="http://searchlight-nevada.santopia.com/" target="_blank">http://searchlight-nevada.sant opia.com/</a> Scroll down to the Google satellite map and "zoom in" for a chuckle. ;-)
Originally Posted By wonderingalice And if you scroll down for the photos, bear in mind that their owner has included several taken no where near Searchlight, NV. *LOL* There are no beautifully reflecting lakes there, etc... It is truly a desolate town in a desolate spot on route to Laughlin, NV. Beware travelers... They park a police car with a mannequin in alongside the highway to discourage anyone from doing more than 25 mph during the 1.5 mile trip through the heart of town. ;-)
Originally Posted By DlandDug The term "voluntary" to describe a system of taxation is correctly used in the United States. reid failed to make that distinction, instead digging a deeper and deeper semantic hole and looking like a typical out-of-touch politician. A voluntary tax system is one in which the taxpayer determines their burden and then pays it. It is not at all voluntary in the sense of optional.
