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Australia To Ban Cash Purchases Over $10,000 (theguardian.com)
Long-time Slashdot reader skegg writes: Last night was federal budget night in Australia, and one of the announcements means Australians will face a crackdown on cash-in-hand payments in an attempt by the government to reduce money laundering and tax evasion. The government has turned its attention to the "black economy" in an attempt to raise billions of extra dollars and intends to limit cash payments for purchase goods and services to $10,000.
The financial services minister argues that currently the status quo "gives some businesses an unfair competitive advantage."
The financial services minister argues that currently the status quo "gives some businesses an unfair competitive advantage."
Why? Having a fresh black eye myself makes me more empathetic and concerned when I see someone else with a fresh bruise.
America is very much like a person. We hold ideals that we completely fail to live up to. We proclaim that all men are created equal, but in the same breath we make sure that everyone understands we mean only white male land owners. Slowly we mature, maybe people who don't own land can have a vote. Maybe black people are nearly people so they get part of a vote. Women? They're kinda people, fine. You know what? Black people get to vote too. Everybody gets a vote, how do you like that? (No, of course we don't mean everybody, we do have standards! You can't be treating people who committed a felony as a kid like real people or filthy foreigners have a voice.)
Everybody gets guns so they can shoot government officials. Well on second thought, maybe only "good" people. Also, maybe just some kinds of guns. Now that we government officials think about it, no shooting government officials.
America is your racist, misogynist, bigoted great uncle Sal who is slowly, ever so slowly, realizing that people are people. Sure he still steals the silverware and punches other family members, but at least he is trying to improve himself. Still, despite all his stupid quirks and frankly evil past, you kinda love the guy. He really does seem to love everybody if you can see past his failings. He's slowly turning into a decent human being. He could even be a mature, respectable adult that you're glad came to the reunion... if he lives long enough. And would quit getting in drunken fights. And would stop trying to steal your wallet. And maybe quit spitting on your friends.
Meanwhile you just noticed Auntie Sarah started taking silverware too. Come on Sarah, you need to set an example here, for everybody, but especially for Sal!