When I have money I want to invest, I need to be able to trust my investment people. I need to know that they have my best interest at heart. I don't want my investment people spending my money on perks for themselves or their wealthy friends; for lavish trips, luxury vacations, expensive lunches and dinners. I don't want them to be using my money to continue paying for this lavish lifestyle long after they have retired, or after they have left their investment company and gone to work for one of their wealthy friends or associates.
I am obligated by law to invest for my pension, for my medical needs, my grandchildren's education. I must make contributions for the upkeep of roads, the military, for hospitals and schools. This mandatory investment is called "taxes," and I definitely do not trust the people to whom I am obligated to give this money.
I know that I am not alone in this, and I believe that explains why so many people feel that dodging taxes is not such a bad thing. It may be illegal, but that does not make it immoral.
Pat Wardell
Duncan
