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Old 01-15-2009, 05:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Danzig
the code may be complex, but i don't think it's too much to ask that the guy running Treasury be able to comprehend that code enough to pay his taxes correctly. isn't the saying 'ignorance of the law is no excuse'? what, he worked out of country, he thought he got a pass on that stuff? now, i'm glad he paid it back-but i would think it would cause some hesitation in the confirmation process. if it ends up not being enough of an issue to keep a (hopefully) good choice out, fine. but i think they should check it out more fully before giving the guy the green light.

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