It's Illegal For The Government To Enforce Laws That Aren't Publicly Disclosed ...

TenPenny

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Don't be dim, only an idiot would think that reading up on it was the same as hiring a lawyer. I've seen enough of your posts to know that you with a legal text would be a walking disaster. It is specifically people like you that I think need protection.

I see that you still can't show what part of my post is a lie.
 

Goober

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I`m not arguing what he should or shouldn`t have done. I`m saying that he had no idea what the law was.



Am I to write a novel with each post. Why didn`t you assume there were other factors when you said that as far as you knew, you do not have to pay CST. Is it that you really weren`t that up on the law and had to do some research first

No, I was aware of it. No need for a novel but pertinent facts should be common dog fuk sense. Now is that correct?
 

Cannuck

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No, I was aware of it. No need for a novel but pertinent facts should be common dog fuk sense. Now is that correct?

I gave you the pertinent facts. He sold his house and was not aware that he owed CGT. That is really the only thing pertinent to my view that our laws and legal system are too complex.
 

Goober

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I gave you the pertinent facts. He sold his house and was not aware that he owed CGT. That is really the only thing pertinent to my view that our laws and legal system are too complex.

Well you are in error. Properties not listed as a pricipal residence (rentals- Condos ect) are entitled to tax deducions and Cap Gains as well when sold.
 

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If the law were simple to understand, there would be no need for lawyers. And, if simple, lawyers' training could be condensed into a paragraph on a match box cover.
 

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... but if the law is so bloody important in canada -- and it is, violating the law can cost you your job, your family, all your money, your house -- then shouldn't there be better disclosure of all the laws and how important they are? if the law is so important to the government then why isn't it taught in school?
It is, they call it law school.

... could there be a motive for the government keeping the rules semi-secret? could it be in the interests of the government to keep the laws secret so people end up breaking them? it's like speeding laws. if it's against the law to drive a vehicle in excess of 100 km/hr, why does the goverment allow the sale of cars that can go so much faster than that?
I think you should consider donating your brain to science - after you are dead, of course..........your convoluted style of thinking could be the result of your brain being wired differently and by studying it we might be able to prevent others from suffering the same disability.
 

Goober

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If the law were simple to understand, there would be no need for lawyers. And, if simple, lawyers' training could be condensed into a paragraph on a match box cover.

Some laws are simple and others are complicated as heck to read. I understnad they are trying to write Laws in laymans terms. That should be interesting.

Oh yes and that matchbook cover would still be huge.
 

Mowich

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... another example of the canadian government falling flat on its face is regarding the filing of income tax returns ...

... the law states that you have to file an income tax return EVERY year once you start working. EVERY SINGLE YEAR! and if you don't file you can be severely penalized for it. yet this very important law is NEVER disclosed by the canadian government to anyone. if ever there was a law that should be at the very least MENTIONED in school, it's the law that compels people to file tax returns ...

... how lame is that?

No way as lame as this post.

Wickedly wonderful! I love it. :)

I felt a bit of levity was needed. :smile:
 

JLM

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If the law were simple to understand, there would be no need for lawyers. And, if simple, lawyers' training could be condensed into a paragraph on a match box cover.

While there is a need for lawyers, there is not the need suggested by special interest groups (that include lawyers), the need for which can be reduced in two ways, doing research and not putting up with any sh*t! :lol:
 

PoliticalNick

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I think the main point here is that the law SHOULD be easily understood by everyone but most of it isn't. This is the great failing of most modern justice systems. Legalese should be against the law.:roll:
 

DaSleeper

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In brief:...Laws must written in such a way as to cover all possibilities in a type of infraction, and they must also be written in a way to prevent any ambiguity in interpretation.
For that...it is why you have a profession dedicated to that occupation. And the Supreme Court of Canada is the last word when there are conflicts in that interpretation.

Much as I don't like lawyers, I feel that they are a necessary evil.;-)