Google Millionaire Tells Obama: 'Raise My Taxes, Please!' (w/video)

[Renew Deal]

Tax increases on the wealthy, one of the most controversial issues currently facing the country, just got an outspoken defender: Google's 59th employee, Doug Edwards. On Monday, in a town hall meeting in Mountain View, Calif., President Obama called on a seemingly-anonymous member of the audience to ask a question. What happened next was surprising.

"Thank you, Mr. President," the man began. "I don't have a job, but that's because I've been lucky enough to live in Silicon Valley for a while and work for a small startup down the street here, that did quite well. So, I'm unemployed by choice. My question is: Would you please raise my taxes?"

The audience erupted in surprised laughter.
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http://www.dailyfinance.com/2011/09/26/google-millionaire-begs-obama-raise-my-taxes-please

[HappyMe]

1. k&r

:thumbsup:

[young but wise]

2. K&R

[Amonester]

3. k&r

And, I want to add: "Petition the House of (tea)Roari$t$ majority much?"

Because, even if asking the President in public is a good way to raise the issue, well... he's not the 'decider' in this matter (unfortunately... IMHO).