[af_vet_rr]

I'd also point out that if there is a right to privacy, how can the government institute am progressive income tax based on how much money I make. Isn't my income a private matter?

I'd point out that some would argue whether income taxes are even Constitutional to begin with, lol.

Many times we all think back and wish we were much younger, but could you imagine being 20 years old right, what the country will look like when your much older, and how much less privacy/freedom you would have as you get older? I'm not talking about the TIA/Pentagon's little project to compile data on all Americans either, just in general.

Would not suprise me to see the government try and phase out cash as much as possible over the next few decades, be much easier to track our finances, etc.

[OWK]

I'd point out that some would argue whether income taxes are even Constitutional to begin with, lol

They are certainly immoral.

[MineralMan]

"Would not suprise me to see the government try and phase out cash as much as possible over the next few decades, be much easier to track our finances, etc.
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The government doesn't have to. We're rapidly doing away with cash right now, as individuals. I haven't carried more than $10-20 in my wallet for years. I used to keep a couple hundred in there. I don't even use my checkbook that much anymore. I pay all my bills online, use my debit card for almost all purchases.

About the only time I use cash these days is when I buy stock for my business at big shows. Since a lot of the folks there are trying to hide their sales, cash is the only currency they'll accept. I force them to give me a receipt, though, or don't buy from them. I've got to be able to show that I bought the stuff, since it's a cost of goods sold expense. I've only had one dealer refuse. No big whoop.

[Elsie]

how can the government institute am progressive income tax based on how much money I make. Isn't my income a private matter?

Whenever the gummint decides to rob Peter to pay Paul, it can ALWAYS count on Paul's support!!!!!!!

[Elsie]

..., be much easier to track our finances, etc.

And, by extension, track YOU!

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Today, if you follow someone around constantly, taking his picture, that is called 'stalking', and, illegal.

If the gummint takes YOUR picture, by THOUSANDS of 'public' cameras, it is merely 'preventing' crime and 'you had NO expection of privacy in a PUBLIC place anyway'.