[matt4077]

What's the capital gains tax in the US? I seem to distinctly remember it's far lower than a bricklayer's income tax. So, arguably, taxes on bitcoin speculation are not a "fair share" only in the sense that it's still too low.

[lostboys67]

CGT is very high in the USA compared to the UK and the rest of the EU - which discourages investment as opposed to buying safe T Bills or Guilts

[52-6F-62]

I think it's fair to say that many people lose perspective when it comes to their wallets.

[buttcoinslol]

Paraphrasing Upton Sinclair: It's difficult to get a man to understand something when his portfolio value depends on his not understanding it