On Tue, 08 Mar 2011 08:39 +0200, "N. T." wrote: > Bob Blick wrote: > > "Gerhard Fiedler" wrote: > > > >> Would you please explain why you think that a VAT system is less > >> business-friendly than a (typical) USA-style sales tax system? > > > > > > No, let's not. This is not a forum for comparative government. > > >=20 > Different VAT system are allowed to be compared using only numbers, > not emotions, that is a phrase "system is less business-friendly" is > not allowed, but comparing VAT values is OK, is not it? Numbers, not emotions, eh? Sorry, not buying it. This is earth we are on, not Vulcan. It always ends up being a whining session and then an opportunity for someone to get on a soapbox. So please use wikipedia if you need to look up something like that. If you want to use the Piclist to compare something between countries, compare wine or personal hygiene or weaponry :) Or better yet, don't. Just don't. Thanks, Bob --=20 http://www.fastmail.fm - Access all of your messages and folders wherever you are --=20 http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .