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The American Income Tax

Theft Under the Color of Law

[Image: © Book Cover for The American Income Tax.]A scholarly investigation and discussion about the American income tax, from an historical, social, and legal perspective. The income tax contributes significantly in destroying the core of our social fabric.

How did this problem arise? The answer is much like the old proverb about the camel’s nose in the tent. Conspiracy theories are unnecessary to understand how this tragedy and socially destructive tax system evolved. A key to understanding this madness is knowing that the problem grew slowly and mostly out of ignorance. Using ignorance as a cornerstone, add a healthy dose of deception, obfuscation, and greed. The law of unintended consequences prevails. One thing led to another and the result is a tax system today that contributes significantly in attacking and destroying the core of our social fabric.

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Published by Darrell Anderson
© Copyright 2006 by Darrell Anderson

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First Edition 2006

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Dedication

To Harvey and Vern. Rest in peace.

Table of Contents

Preface

Acknowledgments

1. Introducing the Camel

2. Approaching the Camel

3. Domesticating the Camel

4. Harnessing the Camel

5. Saddling the Camel

6. The Camel’s Nose

7. Riding the Camel

8. The Obnoxious Camel

9. The Camel Barks

10. Will The Real Camel Please Rise

11. The Camel Sneezes

12. The Deceptive Camel

13. The Camel’s Nose Grows

14. Mistaking the Camel for a Horse

15. Arguing With the Camel

16. Kissing the Camel

17. Sharing The Tent With The Camel

18. Principles of Taxation

19. Robbing Both Peter and Paul

20. Tariffs

21. Excises

22. The Illusion of Income

23. Raising Revenues Without Coercion

Appendix A. Statutes At Large Cited

Appendix B. Court Cases Cited

Glossary

Bibliography