The
> system actually works incredibly well, even though the complex
> interlinking of the dependencies 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.
Don writes
This is brilliant insight, above, whoever posted it. And it is not in
conflict with the poster's below
"but I guarantee a majority of members concur with my sentiments.
Regards, Alex.'"
Most foreigners are here will agree with Alex, because it is too hard to
understand and accept. Of course they don't have to. No one holds a gun to
your head here making you pay. It is the system. You can participate or not.
Filipinos do participate. You as a foreigner can keep your ways, keep your
culture, watch Western TV and enjoy your usual life, never make a change it
that it what you want and most do. Maybe Alex, you just stop paying. Most
never start.
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Respectfully,
Don
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>
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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