"If they were republican, you'd be calling for their heads ..."

Don't kid yourself...there are many Republicans out there who are delinquent in taxes...they just aren't getting the scrutiny right now.

Since there are many MORE Republicans making big money in business & lobbying, etc., tax dodges are not unknown to them.

*I* am making no excuses for carelessness, and Daschle, who is widely regarded as honest, has withdrawn to quiet things down.... he paid the money.

The tax code? Yeah...it has been overblown for many years now, but much of it was written during REPUBLICAN administrations and is designed to favor rich folks who can afford clever accoutants.