That's not an answer
as it in no way justifies why you shouldn't pay more tax than me.
( the mighty badger Aphrodite, on a bar stool, by your side, Fri 14 Jan 2011, 15:21, 1 reply, 15 years ago)

yes it does
i went into law for many reasons, but one of the factors was the salary. in return for this salary, it's blood sweat and tears. it's missed weekends. it's cancelled holidays. it's often not leaving the office at all from one day to the next. the recompense is financial. so why should i do all that for less recompense, when i could not work at all and hold my hand out for free stuff and then loll around scratching my arse on it.

distill out the hyperbole and you'll get the point!
( rachelswipe with a fork, Fri 14 Jan 2011, 15:35, Reply)

Indeed. I'm sure it is.
And I work, effectively, all the time. My role is basically three jobs, any one of which would stretch one person, but I have to do all three. I absolutely guarantee you I work as hard as you do. So, why should you be paid more than me?

Like I said, I don't begrudge you your salary for a second. But until you can justify why you're worth more than me, then you can't justify why you shouldn't pay more tax.
( the mighty badger Aphrodite, on a bar stool, by your side, Fri 14 Jan 2011, 15:46, Reply)