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Title: Reconvilier, Switzerland Threatens To Kill Dogs If Owners Don't Pay Tax
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URL Source: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/ ... er-switzerland-t_n_806811.html
Published: Jan 12, 2011
Author: ap
Post Date: 2011-01-12 10:08:51 by freepatriot32
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GENEVA — A Swiss village has found a drastic way to compel dog holders to pay their pet's annual tax: cough up, or the dog gets it. Reconvilier – population 2,245 humans, 280 dogs – plans to put Fido on notice if its owner doesn't pay the annual $50 tax. Local official Pierre-Alain Nemitz says the move is part of an effort to reclaim hundreds of thousands of dollars in unpaid taxes. He says a law from 1904 allows the village to kill dogs if its owner does not pay the canine charge. Nemitz told the AP on Monday that authorities have received death threats since news of the plan got out. "This isn't about a mass execution of dogs," Nemitz said. "It's meant to put pressure on people who don't cooperate."
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#1. To: All, *Humor-Weird News*, *libertarians* (#0)
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He sure looks scared, doesn't he?
"If ever this vast country is brought under a single government, it will be one of the most extensive corruption, indifferent and incapable of a wholesome care over so wide a spread of surface. This will not be borne, and you will have to choose between reform and revolution. If I know the spirit of this country, the one or the other is inevitable." - Thomas Jefferson
The law is an ASS, the modus operandi of The State is violence, or the threat of violence. And some wonder why some people 'lose it' with constant threats of violence and the naked brutality of The State, wherever found.
Nemitz said. "It's meant to put pressure on people who don't cooperate." It appears that the proposed action as well as the proposed reaction are equally valid. If the Swiss don't want to be taxed and the alleged "authorities" are unwilling to cooperate, let the situation play itself out.
I've never liked Rotweillers, Dobermans or Pit Bulls but if I lived in Reconvilier I would have three of each and I would not pay the annual tax.
I want either less corruption or more opportunity to participate in it. Ashleigh Brilliant
Isn't it?? Since when do governments make idle threats concerning payment of taxes "or else"???
__________________________________________________________ No, of course not. It's about selective execution of dogs, a different thing entirely.
that is one ugly dog. he may be sweet, but he is ugly.
Aren't these swiss people armed to the teeth?
You vill suhbmiht or ve vill take action to make you reghret your failure to comply.
"“Believe nothing merely because you have been told it. Do not believe what your teacher tells you merely out of respect for the teacher. But whatsoever, after due examination and analysis, you find to be kind, conducive to the good, the benefit, the welfare of all beings - that doctrine believe and cling to, and take it as your guide.” ~ Gautama Siddhartha — The Buddha
__________________________________________________________ That is an adorably cute pug.
"If ever this vast country is brought under a single government, it will be one of the most extensive corruption, indifferent and incapable of a wholesome care over so wide a spread of surface. This will not be borne, and you will have to choose between reform and revolution. If I know the spirit of this country, the one or the other is inevitable." - Thomas Jefferson
Pug ugly, plus smelly.
Pug smell like Guiness stout.
"If ever this vast country is brought under a single government, it will be one of the most extensive corruption, indifferent and incapable of a wholesome care over so wide a spread of surface. This will not be borne, and you will have to choose between reform and revolution. If I know the spirit of this country, the one or the other is inevitable." - Thomas Jefferson
#2. To: freepatriot32 (#0)
#3. To: freepatriot32 (#0)
1904 allows the village to kill dogs
#4. To: freepatriot32 (#0)
allows the village to kill dogs ....... authorities have received death threats
#5. To: freepatriot32 (#0)
"This isn't about a mass execution of dogs," Nemitz said. "It's meant to put pressure on people who don't cooperate."
#6. To: freepatriot32 (#0)
"This isn't about a mass execution of dogs,"
"This man is Jesus,” shouted one man, spilling his Guinness as Barack Obama began his inaugural address. “When will he come to Kenya to save us?"
-Schweizerische Schuetzenzeitung (Swiss Shooting Federation) April, 1941
#7. To: freepatriot32 (#0)
"This isn't about a mass execution of dogs," Nemitz said.
#8. To: Turtle (#2)
#9. To: christine (#8)
#10. To: freepatriot32 (#0)
"This isn't about a mass execution of dogs," Nemitz said. "It's meant to put pressure on people who don't cooperate."
#11. To: Original_Intent, Lady X, Turtle, christine (#10)
"This man is Jesus,” shouted one man, spilling his Guinness as Barack Obama began his inaugural address. “When will he come to Kenya to save us?"
-Schweizerische Schuetzenzeitung (Swiss Shooting Federation) April, 1941
#12. To: christine (#8)
that is one ugly dog. he may be sweet, but he is ugly.
#13. To: Turtle (#12)
That is an adorably cute pug.
#14. To: Cynicom, christine (#13)
Pug ugly, plus smelly.
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