The
> system actually works incredibly well, even though the complex
> interlinking of the dependancies is very hard to understand and
> accept for many a western husband/boyfriend - many of whom seem to
> accept being taxed for State collective provision of welfare in
> their home country, but cannot accept giving freely to the wife/gf's
> family in a society (which is not taking much tax off them when they
> are resident in Philippines) which does not provide support through
> the State.
>
And, for me, herein lies the problem. I have been taxed, at times over-
taxed in my opinion, on the small amount of money I have managed to
accrue over my hard working lifetime. Why should I now be subject to a
further, "dependant family", tax system?
I paid taxes on the money I earnt building a new home for my in-laws.
I paid taxes on the money I earnt providing a tricycle for the brother-
in-law.
I paid taxes on the money I earnt provsioning a sari sari store for my
sister-in-law.
I paid taxes on the money I earnt to educate their 3 sons.
I paid taxes on the money I earnt to bury Lolo.
I paid taxes on the money I sent last week to pay off the 5/6.
I could go on, but I imagine you see my point.
I will help those in need, I will not help those whom I cannot see
trying to help themselves.
This is an internet forum and I proffer my opinion. Do with my opinion
as you wish, but I guarantee a majority of members concur with my
sentiments.
Regards, Alex.
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