Al Sharpton owes $1.5 million in taxes and penalties

[Angel Eyes]

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080509/ap_on_re_us/sharpton_s_money


When it's Al Sharpton vs. the government, I don't know whom to root for.

[SomeKid]

Government, because Sharpton is the kind of scumbag who makes the government worse. If it wins here, and we get lucky, Sharpton is off the stage. We then have one less person working against our improvements. IOW, we win.

[Manedwolf]

Government.

Right now, Sharpton is trying to incite a riot in NYC (not working, but he's going to keep trying), and if he were successful, and someone was shot during said riot, he'd march against guns.

[bedlamite]

Ever heard the saying 'there's no such thing as bad publicity'? Al will spin this like a top, and no good will come of it.

[Angel Eyes]

Perhaps he can share a cell with Wesley Snipes.

[xavier fremboe]

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080509/ap_on_re_us/sharpton_s_money


When it's Al Sharpton vs. the government, I don't know whom to root for.

Besides buying equipment for our soldiers, putting Sharpton behind bars is about the best use for my tax dollars that I can think of...

[taurusowner]

I'd like him to cause a scene at the DemCon before he gets put away though.

[Josh Aston]

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080509/ap_on_re_us/sharpton_s_money


When it's Al Sharpton vs. the government, I don't know whom to root for.

Besides buying equipment for our soldiers, putting Sharpton behind bars is about the best use for my tax dollars that I can think of...

Behind bars?  I'd think we could make an exception on capital punishment being reserved for homicide.

[xavier fremboe]

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080509/ap_on_re_us/sharpton_s_money

When it's Al Sharpton vs. the government, I don't know whom to root for.

Besides buying equipment for our soldiers, putting Sharpton behind bars is about the best use for my tax dollars that I can think of...

Behind bars?  I'd think we could make an exception on capital punishment being reserved for homicide.

Excellent point, fellow Texan.  You've been busy here on your first day.

[Josh Aston]

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080509/ap_on_re_us/sharpton_s_money

When it's Al Sharpton vs. the government, I don't know whom to root for.

Besides buying equipment for our soldiers, putting Sharpton behind bars is about the best use for my tax dollars that I can think of...

Behind bars?  I'd think we could make an exception on capital punishment being reserved for homicide.

Excellent point, fellow Texan.  You've been busy here on your first day.

Not really my first day here, just never posted before.  I got bored on THR though, so here I am.

[Jamisjockey]

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080509/ap_on_re_us/sharpton_s_money


When it's Al Sharpton vs. the government, I don't know whom to root for.

Besides buying equipment for our soldiers, putting Sharpton behind bars is about the best use for my tax dollars that I can think of...

Behind bars?  I'd think we could make an exception on capital punishment being reserved for homicide.

You're kidding, right?

He's accused of commiting a tax violation.  He should recieve the same treatment as any other Joe who's done the same thing for the same amount.  Or maybe the feds could kill you when you're in arrears with them?
 

[never_retreat]

Can we bring back quartering?

[Josh Aston]

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080509/ap_on_re_us/sharpton_s_money


When it's Al Sharpton vs. the government, I don't know whom to root for.

Besides buying equipment for our soldiers, putting Sharpton behind bars is about the best use for my tax dollars that I can think of...

Behind bars?  I'd think we could make an exception on capital punishment being reserved for homicide.

You're kidding, right?

He's accused of commiting a tax violation.  He should recieve the same treatment as any other Joe who's done the same thing for the same amount.  Or maybe the feds could kill you when you're in arrears with them?
 

You're assuming that tax violation is his only crime.  I don't think it'd be too big of a stretch to find him guilty of treason.

[xavier fremboe]

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080509/ap_on_re_us/sharpton_s_money


When it's Al Sharpton vs. the government, I don't know whom to root for.

Besides buying equipment for our soldiers, putting Sharpton behind bars is about the best use for my tax dollars that I can think of...

Behind bars?  I'd think we could make an exception on capital punishment being reserved for homicide.

You're kidding, right?

He's accused of commiting a tax violation.  He should recieve the same treatment as any other Joe who's done the same thing for the same amount.  Or maybe the feds could kill you when you're in arrears with them?
 

JJ, sorry to offend.  I think he should be behind bars, since his business model is essentially to coerce money from companies.  I was agreeing with JA's hyperbole, but I wouldn't presume to speak for him, he may actually support the death penalty for tax evasion (but I hope not avoidance).  Making tax evasion a capital offense would have meant a possible death sentence for Willie Nelson back in the '80's.  I think we can all agree to oppose killing Willie Nelson before he had a chance to cover a Cyndi Lauper song would have been a ginormous mistake...

[Josh Aston]

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080509/ap_on_re_us/sharpton_s_money


When it's Al Sharpton vs. the government, I don't know whom to root for.

Besides buying equipment for our soldiers, putting Sharpton behind bars is about the best use for my tax dollars that I can think of...

Behind bars?  I'd think we could make an exception on capital punishment being reserved for homicide.

You're kidding, right?

He's accused of commiting a tax violation.  He should recieve the same treatment as any other Joe who's done the same thing for the same amount.  Or maybe the feds could kill you when you're in arrears with them?
 

JJ, sorry to offend.  I think he should be behind bars, since his business model is essentially to coerce money from companies.  I was agreeing with JA's hyperbole, but I wouldn't presume to speak for him, he may actually support the death penalty for tax evasion (but I hope not avoidance).  Making tax evasion a capital offense would have meant a possible death sentence for Willie Nelson back in the '80's.  I think we can all agree to oppose killing Willie Nelson before he had a chance to cover a Cyndi Lauper song would have been a ginormous mistake...

Oh definitely, killing Willie Nelson would be a huge mistake. 

[Standing Wolf]

It's society's fault.

[Josh Aston]

It's society's fault.

Not my fault it takes a village

[Scout26]

It's society's fault.

Not my fault it takes a village

Reoeat after me 100 times.......It's Fistful's Fault...........

[Perd Hapley]

  Making tax evasion a capital offense would have meant a possible death sentence for Willie Nelson back in the '80's.   

Can we make it a retroactive death penalty?  Please?  Stop him!  Before he "sings" again!

[Antibubba]

Oh definitely, killing Willie Nelson would be a huge mistake. 

As stoned as he is, would he even notice?

[Josh Aston]

Oh definitely, killing Willie Nelson would be a huge mistake. 

As stoned as he is, would he even notice?

Probably not. 

[xavier fremboe]

  Making tax evasion a capital offense would have meant a possible death sentence for Willie Nelson back in the '80's.   

Can we make it a retroactive death penalty?  Please?  Stop him!  Before he "sings" again!

Well, judging by JJ's reaction we can't have a proactive one.  Retro is gonna be a tough sell...

[Bigjake]

Awww.... the IRS is coming after poor little Al Sharpton??

Couldn't happen to a nicer guy.

[wmenorr67]

He probably thought he was tax exempt.  Being his own religion and all.