Once again ethics are personal (or organizational) if the person doing something is consistant he/she does not have a sliding scale of ethics. Smuggling (not paying import/export duties) is an old and revered way to regain some of ones taxes pay to the government. About 1/2 the people in the world figure it is only illegal if you get caught.
BTW, if you try to tax your neighbor it is considered extortion. If it is illegal for you, why should the government get to get away with it? Ethical Philosophy 308, there will be a quiz Monday. graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com "Idiot Proof" <==> "Expert Proof" ----------------------------------- William Robb wrote:
It's that sliding scale of ethics again.
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