The Times reports that Prince Alois of Liechtenstein has accused Germany of using:
draconian methods that defy the rule of law
adding that Germany had:
the worst tax system in the world.
I think it’s true that there are problems with the German tax system. But that’s a complete diversion: it’s been created by a democratically elected government and he has no right to interfere with its affairs by seeking to undermine its mandate, a threat that seems implicit in his comment when used as justification for his actions.
After all, the frauds that have been reported, claimed to be worth hundreds of millions of euros, suggest systemic abuse in the bank the Prince owns and within the state he rules. Perhaps Germany should seek his arrest on suspected money laundering charges just to assist them in their investigation? Then he might find out what the rule of law might mean.
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The inmates are now running the ward… Look at this amazing news out today
Two lawyers in Berlin on Tuesday brought criminal charges against German Finance Minister Peer Steinbrueck and intelligence agents for “embezzling” taxpayers’ money by allegedly buying a stolen computer disc containing confidential data from the whistle-blower.
They said the informant had “committed a serious crime under Liechtenstein law” by selling the disc, adding: “The government does not have the right to spend money to enable a crime.”
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