[cynwoody]

At the very least, the amount should be adjusted for inflation, as should the AMT law dollar threshold. I think that would put it at around $100,000 today.

Don't argue amounts or inflation adjustment. You're just playing into their hands. Arguing amounts implies you accept the principle.

Churchill: Madam, would you sleep with me for five million pounds?

Hottie: My goodness, Mr. Churchill... Well, I suppose... we would have to discuss terms, of course...

Churchill: Would you sleep with me for five pounds?

Hottie: Mr. Churchill, what kind of woman do you think I am?!

Churchill: Madam, we've already established that. Now we are haggling about the price.

[cuban leaf]

Don’t argue amounts or inflation adjustment. You’re just playing into their hands. Arguing amounts implies you accept the principle.

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Heh. I completely agree. I almost didn’t bother saying what you quoted, but I was trying to show the insidiousness of the whole thing in the first place.

Your response amplifies exactly what I was saying before the part you quoted.

Philosophically, we are in utter agreement.