Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Why Did I Come To The U.S.?

Good Company

Before me there was Thomas Paine, Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Eakins, Thomas Alva Edison and others whose name I forgot to mention here. I am in good company. My father told me that I was named after someone else, but he was a big fan of Thomas Jefferson.

Trust In Taxpayers

The US income tax system relies on taxpayers to self-report their income for tax purposes. To submit any supporting documents with the tax return is basically not required. Tax audits are infrequent. Thus, Uncle Sam trusts its citizens like not many other governments.

Ultimate Checks & Balances

The founders of the German constitution omitted to include a 2nd Amendment (or the right to bear arms).

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