I got a kick out of this story: a tax dissident places an ad in USA Today taunting authorities; high-speed chase ensues.
The in-chase cell-phone conversation between the fugitive and another tax protester named Cindy is probably my favorite part:
"I'm going to make them take me," she quoted Mr. Thompson as saying, adding that she asked what she should do."Just put the word out," Mr. Thomspon said. Then, apparently having run over the spikes [that the Highway Patrol had laid on the road], he said "they got my tires, they got my car. Now they are out. They have their guns pointed - O.K., they got me.
(via Volokh.)
Posted by Dr. Frank at November 28, 2004 02:56 PM | TrackBackI can't believe people still fall for the idea that somehow they're not legally required. The IRS and the FTB have audited thousands of people who have made the claim that there is no Constitutional provision that requires them to pay taxes, and the courts have always favored the tax authorities.
Yet, the fallacy persists!
Posted by: Elizabeth at November 29, 2004 07:15 AM