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Can we find the author's income taxes anywhere? Or is it as always people preaching stuff they would hate themselves.

This is as ridiculous as those asking why Warren Buffet or Bill Gates don't send an extra check to the government while preaching for higher tax rates.

We all know this works when done across the population, not individually.

Not really. Back in Italy most people throw trash and cigarettes on the ground, but I don't do it because believe it's not the right thing to do. It only makes a difference if everyone else does it too, but that doesn't stop me from acting according to my beliefs.

If I thought hiding your income taxes was wrong, I would definitely publish mine. If I was Bill Gates and I was uncomfortable being taxed at whatever tax rate Bill Gates is, I would definitely send an extra check and stop my Fortune 500 company from eluding taxes.

This is actually a good argument. Leading by example :D

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