>>>>>>AT least in GB there's no law against "jay-walking" :-)
>>>>>
>>>>>Sure, we are "based" on a lot of different thought. But, we have more freedom in our country than others. In Tennessee, there's no law against owning guns.
>>>>
>>>>AH! freedom to get blown away by your neighbour over a boundary dispute, freedom for a traffic cop to get shot when the perp winds down his window! Why didn't you say so!?
>>>>
>>>>What are the other freedoms that we Europeans don't enjoy?
>>>
>>>I think we have less taxes than you, at least according to George Harrison.
>>
>>Ours is like 20-22% on the first £4,500 - £32,000
>>and 40% on everything over that.
>>
>>or something like that. On top, we pay national health insurance.
>
>What part of Russia are you in again? <s>
>
>40%! egad man, you are a slave!
>
>Here's the gist of it from George Harrison hisownself:
>
>Let me tell you how it will be
>There's one for you, nineteen for me
>'Cause I'm the taxman, yeah, I'm the taxman
>
>Should five per cent appear too small
>Be thankful I don't take it all
>'Cause I'm the taxman, yeah I'm the taxman
>
>If you drive a car, I'll tax the street,
>If you try to sit, I'll tax your seat.
>If you get too cold I'll tax the heat,
>If you take a walk, I'll tax your feet.
>
>Don't ask me what I want it for
>If you don't want to pay some more
>'Cause I'm the taxman, yeah, I'm the taxman
>
>Now my advice for those who die
>Declare the pennies on your eyes
>'Cause I'm the taxman, yeah, I'm the taxman
>And you're working for no one but me.

Time was, back in the 60s, I think the Beatles, Stones, et al were on 90% tax, for Godssakes!