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That might be a cynical rationalist view, but the fact is that there seems to be a alrge amount of evasion going on. It's hard to call it evasion (implying illegality) in the UK as most of the worst abuses seem to be legal, even encouraged. After all, neo-liberalism probably views tax, like wages, to be a "cost" that it is righteous to avoid.

I think he should be an example. Hang him from the gates of the City as a warning to others. But only after anybody on average wages or below is offered the opportunity to pelt any excrement or rotten fruit at him as they like.

Vindictive ?? Me ??

keep to the Fen Causeway

by Helen (lareinagal at yahoo dot co dot uk) on Tue Feb 19th, 2008 at 08:11:09 AM EST
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Only joking...

I was thinking that if a lot of guys like him get fired, we have a beautiful experiment about the way the 'market determines CEO pay'.

After all, if this guy was payed a competitive salary, than there must loads of foreign companies willing to hire him for million or so less than his last pay.

by GreatZamfir on Tue Feb 19th, 2008 at 08:39:19 AM EST
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