I wouldn't blame you, or anyone for that matter, for taking that course. As if the tax man doesn't confiscate enough of your money already to pi$$ away. If I were in your boat, I'd find anyway possible to hide and move money around to keep it well hidden.
When they pass I'm outta here. I've travelled to a lot of places, and I can't name another state with so many ignorant, mean-spirited brainwashed liberal dolts than my home state of Connecticut (though I did spend some time in New York yesterday.)
Here's an example -- one of the yuppie soccer moms that moved into the unbelievably overpriced houses up the street comes flying down the hill in her Suburban, just about brushes me walking my dog, then tosses litter out the window. As I turn to stare at the back of the land yacht, mouth agape, I see the SIERRA CLUB bumper sticker on the back. Perfect. Probably a Hillary supporter too.
Johnny Rino was kinda right, though. The company that I sold two years ago now employs more than 50 people. I won't lift a finger on another venture either. My silent partner, the US Government, will take close to 50% of my successes and leave me to pay 100% of any failures. That's before the state comes in with its cut.
I'll give my tax money to my next home state, most likely Texas or Florida.