What happens to tax protestors?

What does the Dept. of Justice think about tax protestors?

More of what happens to tax protestors

What does the U.S. Treasury think about tax protestors?

Anti IRS theories debunked

The tax protestor hall of fame

Are people still getting duped?

Since Senor Kofe seems reluctant to test his theories in court, are there any other forum participants who wish to use his legal analysis and challenge the U.S. government? I am most interested in watching the outcome of such a challenge.

-- Jose Ortega y Gasset (j_ortega_y_gasset@hotmail.com), April 28, 2001

Answers

Thank you for your kind offer Jose. But I think I will pass at this time, as I have very little interest in spending a few years behind bars in the role of "New bitch in town".

Thanks again.

-- Uncle Deedah (unkeed@yahoo.com), April 28, 2001.

I would imagine, Senor Deedah, that you would find the life of incarceration somewhat limiting given your libertarian outlook. With some irony, I note that your imprisonment would be supported by tax dollars "expropriated" from the public. Perhaps Senor Kofe will adhere to his ideals and refuse any food, drink or privileges purchased with the brute force of government. Or his principles may run as deep as those who decry the tyranny of modern government, but not so much as to refuse its benefits. In some countries, Deedah, one must depend on one's relatives and friends to provide necessities during imprisonment. Alas, America is far too civilized for such a system.

-- Jose Ortega y Gasset (j_ortega_y_gasset@hotmail.com), April 28, 2001.

Hey (throws arms wildly around in pick me fashion;-)

Um, NOT me.

BTW, unc, I'll be in florida come may 6th-11th. In Maderia Beach @ Holiday Inn.....drink on me if you and the Mrs. are interested?

My sis works there.

-- sumer (shh@aol.con), April 28, 2001.

I'll be out of town 'sumer, thank you for the offer though.

-- Uncle Deedah (unkeed@yahoo.com), April 28, 2001.

Tax Protestors:

In 1989, I met one close up.

To set the background: Nineteen eighty nine is when we built this house. At the time, we were living in a trailer while the old house was removed and the new one was being built. The contractor building the house had hired him to do some brickwork. The contractor had known him since they were in grade school and tried to give him work [to be honest after 12 years he was an excellent craftsman].

To the tax protestor [TP]: We came home one day and there was a notice taped to the door of out trailer. It was from the IRS. It said that we could not pay TP; any money owed should be submitted to the IRS. Clearly, it wasn’t my problem. Eventually, the contractor talked him into negotiating a payment plan with the IRS and all was settled.

The TP was the most befuddled man that I have ever met. He was a conservative Xtian. He said that God had forbidden the payment of taxes to a government that permitted abortion [there is always a reason]. He felt no responsibility to his fellow members of society. He felt that they were all sinners and he didn’t want to support sinners.

His kids were all home schooled. In his case, that meant that they provided manual labor on the job site. His oldest daughter was an unmarried mother and lived on welfare. His wife drew a disability pension. He failed to make the connection.

Even so, he was a hell of a craftsman.

Jose, reason is not a good tool to use against those that know the truth; regardless of the facts.

Best Wishes,,,,

Z

-- Z1X4Y7 (Z1X4Y7@aol.com), April 28, 2001.

Z,

I had simply hoped Kofe would show a shred of backbone and take his case into court. Certainly, many of his compatriots have tested their constitutional. It is my understanding that U.S. judges traditionally show some emotional restaint in writing decisions. In reading the plethora of decisions against the tax protestors, I see where the complete lack of legal merit has actually provoked a measure of irritation. Had Kofe emerged from the shadows, I imagine he would have generated a similar response, and that would have been a show worth watching.

-- Jose Ortega y Gassset (j_ortega_y_gasset@hotmail.com), April 28, 2001.

Hey Ken Decker, er I mean "Jose"....which side would you have been on during the Boston Tea Party?

Just curious.

-- not me (not here@not.now), April 29, 2001.

I would have been living in Spain, far removed from the American revolution. Our revolution did not come until 1936. Perhaps if you read "Revolt of the Masses" you will gain some insight into my position.

-- Jose Ortega y Gasset (j_ortega_y_gasset@hotmail.com), April 29, 2001.

I think "smear" articles, absent of law, should be repeated over again, so it becomes clear what is being done, here.

-- KoFE (your@town.USSA), May 05, 2001.

Thanks again Jose.

-- KoFE (your@town.USSA), May 14, 2001.