Hong Kong's personal taxes go as high as 15%, and as much as 90% of its GDP is in services. Hardly a test market for the U.S.
Though I cannot argue against sound fiscal policy.
But I don't see the U.S. having such any time soon.
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Knowing that death is certain and that the time of death is uncertain, what's the most important thing?
—Bhikkhuni Pema Chödrön
Humankind cannot bear very much reality.
—From "Burnt Norton," Four Quartets (1936), T. S. Eliot
Last edited by Baraka_Guru; 07-21-2008 at 07:26 PM..
Reason: Added last two sentences.
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