"I smiled at your suggestion that a government should make it difficult to qualify for tax allowances. if you qualify, is it the role of government to fetter your rights?" But that's the point, Willie - you applaud making it difficult to qualify for benefits.

"Well, do you want to do forced labour in order to keep your tax allowances?" But that's the point Willie - you applaud forced labour to be able to keep your benefits.

That emigration route would not be open if Thatcher had not abolished exchange control. It should be re-enacted (overnight, with no pre-announcement, just like she abolished it).

And let me say again - I pay all my tax, and do not indulge in schemes to dodge it.




And Willie - money is NOT a barter system. Economics 101. It is a medium of exchange, a store of value, and a bon de commande.