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littlemissmartypants

(22,855 posts)
Mon Apr 10, 2017, 07:05 AM Apr 2017

Belarus: 'Social parasite tax' sparks anger


A controversial decree by President Lukashenko, which imposes a new tax on the unemployed, has been met with strong resistance from many Belarusians. Hundreds have taken to the streets - despite their fear of being arrested.

Video at Deutsche Welle link.

http://m.dw.com/en/belarus-social-parasite-tax-sparks-anger/av-37937425
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Belarus: 'Social parasite tax' sparks anger (Original Post) littlemissmartypants Apr 2017 OP
A tax for being unemployed. Turbineguy Apr 2017 #1
How can you tax the unemployed? Throck Apr 2017 #2
I really hope he doesn't think that the tax TexasTowelie Apr 2017 #3

TexasTowelie

(112,670 posts)
3. I really hope he doesn't think that the tax
Mon Apr 10, 2017, 07:26 AM
Apr 2017

is going to generate any revenue. It will be used as an excuse not to provide any aid though.

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