Jeff Thomas’s article parallels the decline of the Roman Empire with current economic trends. He highlights how excessive taxation and government spending led to economic migration and deterioration in Rome. The same issues, he argues, are evident today with increasing entitlements, debt, and restrictions. Early exiters from these systems typically fare better.
The image above may be considered by some as unfair, as it suggests that a direct taxation is a form of robbery.
Additionally, the world is looking at large-scale, international economic collapse in the relatively near future. What part will this play in the OECD’s efforts?
Benjamin Franklin famously said, “Nothing is certain except for taxes and death.” He was correct, but the level of tax can vary greatly from one country to the next.
If left to their own devices, people will tend to come up with a society in which residents treat each other with equanimity and respect each other’s property. They’ll tend to help their neighbours, yet will otherwise respect each other’s privacy.
The Race Against Time – Precious Metals International, Ltd.
An article by: Jeff Thomas.
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