The wealthy in France are leaving. I guess a 75% tax on millionaires isn't too appealing to...well...millionaires. I guess the next step is to set up a special police force at the border to take the rich into custody so they can be made to comply...
http://www.breitbart.com/Big-Peace/...llande-Wants-The-Rich-to-Pay-Their-Fair-Share
Yes, the "Nanny State," is a slow death for liberty.
http://www.breitbart.com/Big-Peace/...llande-Wants-The-Rich-to-Pay-Their-Fair-Share
[h=2] And although he didn't use Obama's exact words, his intent was clear: it's time for the rich to pay their fair share. The rich got the message and have begun an exodus from France.[/h]Some of the proposed tax hikes include a 75% tax rate on all earnings over one million euros, 45% (up from 41%) on all incomes over 72,000 euros, and higher taxes on second homes as well. In essence, Hollande is planning to squeeze even more money out of the producers in his country so that he can use that money to fund his government and feed the masses that have grown accustomed to cradle-to-grave social services.
Yes, the "Nanny State," is a slow death for liberty.