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David - You mention your current tax hit and moving to Norway in the same exhalation. Would your taxes be less there? The Statistical Abstract shows Norway's "tax revenue as a percent of GDP" at 45.7%, compared to 29.7% in the U.S. Of course, if you are just looking for a change in climate ... At 12:54 PM 8/13/97, David Havard wrote: >Dear Charles, > >Who are we to say this man is wrong. Let him come to terms with his lot >in his own way. To withhold support is just as bad as forced feeding, >flogging, the poor house etc etc. In any society freedom of choice >should be paramount, but particularly in a rich one. Which medication >would he have to take, should he be forced to take it if he feels >nauseous etc etc. I doubt if the money will make him rich. He probably >paid some social security contributions, he has the right to take out >something that he put in. > >No doubt he will die quicker and save money in the long run, or will >someone insist on infusions, tubes, electronics? Perhaps with a >shortened life span, he will only take out in proportion to what he put >in. > >Give him the dignity of freedom of choice, its the least he deserves. > >Me, I'll pop the pills and keep on working paying an average of 45% in >direct taxes on my income (I'll be living in Norway soon). I don't agree >with this mans choice, but its his to make, it does not really affect >anyone else. > >Apologies if this sounds harsh, but these are important issues. > >Yours respectfully > >David > >