There has been muck talk about Romney's refusal to release more than 2 years of tax returns, with 'speculation' that it would show him not paying much...or not at all.

I just had a thought....not even a direct speculation, but just a whimsical idea- what if 'paying a low tax rate' is the least of Romney's concerns? What if his total income were ..ummm... a lot more than his church thinks? (after all, a lot of his profits for many years is 'unavailable' for scrutiny) A Mormon is required to tithe (10%). I have this little scene running thru my head of the church saying.."Uhh... Mitt... your 'tithes', except for the last 2 years, figure out to more like 3%." Seems to me that would be WAY more awkward than simple 'legal' tax avoidance.

Now... don't anyone say I actually believe this... it is just an amusing scenario....