>>>>>>>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!


I'm sure you know all of the Stones besides Ronnie Wood now legally reside in .... drumroll, please .... the Netherlands for tax reasons.