[jotm]

Yeah, look, ethics is great and all but when you risk being homeless or hungry, it quickly goes out the window. Especially for "victimless" (i.e. no one is directly affected) illegal activity.

[tonyedgecombe]

If you are at risk of being homeless or hungry you are probably below the threshold for paying taxes in most countries.

[iovrthoughtthis]

Assuming this is the truth, I think that's fair enough tbh. IMO your ethics have to change depending on your safety. I apologize for the initial assumption of your well being. I hope (given the context of the website) it is evident why I jumped to that assumption!

[psychoslave]

I would be very curious to be presented with a single case of tax evasion chiefly decided to avoid becoming homeless or hungry.

Also, ethics include one own integrity, it is not about sacrificing everything to others - at least not all ethical inquiries will conclude that.

[Gravityloss]

I would guess a lot of cash paid manual work anywhere in the world is done by poor and vulnerable people, avoiding taxes or any regulations.