>I don't think that my country (America) typically goes easy on those who flout tax law, but in general, I support law enforcement universally, and I would supp

>I don't think that my country (America) typically goes easy on those who flout tax law, but in general, I support law enforcement universally, and I would support cracking down on those breaking tax law and building more jails to house them. Again the poor are scrutinized more in this area than the rich. The rich move their money offshore and use expensive lawyers and social connections to make this happen. Insisting on locking up poor people for tax evasion is a terrible idea, most of them don't owe much tax anyway. It would cost you more of your money to lock them up than it saves. Once society really starts to go after the rich for tax evasion, then arguments like yours might become more credible, but even then I'd never be in favour of locking up poor people for unpaid taxes. It's disproportionate and counterproductive. Sometimes people are going to cheat, and it won't seem fair. It's not worth disturbing your peace of mind over it.