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Old 04-13-2014, 09:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Boreas View Post
Yeah, pay a fine that turns out to be a small fraction of the amount you stole.

"What?? You stole $3 billion??? You naughty, naughty bankster! Well, we'll show you! What about a $200 million fine, eh? Eh?! How'd you like that?"

John
Sounds like a pretty good incentive to me. Work for it and we'll tax you a billion, but if you steal it, we'll only fine you 20% of what your tax bill would have been.
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