So what you're saying is, we should only tax people who don't have any money? I would point out this was the policy of the ancien regime in France and the Tsars of Russia. I would further p… (View Post)

I have to say, there is a certain logic to taxing the people who have money rather than people who don't. (View Post)

I'd have left it there. (View Post)

I’ve always said I’m in favour of ID cards, if the following conditions are met: 1) They’re issued for free 2) You don’t have to carry them at all times 3) You can use them chip and pin to access all… (View Post)

There were allegations to that effect, but they didn't stand up to investigation. (View Post)