The numbers are small. A modern record, to be sure, and an embarrassment to some. But nothing to be alarmed about. Better to just curse their greed, slap an exit tax on their assets, and move on. There are plenty more where they came from.The wealthy among us - you know, those who make money by producing things we need and want and who employ us - are being vilified and punished by politicians - you know, those who interfere with our freedom and liberty and produce nothing but hot air and stagnation. They could not be blamed for taking their goods and services to a more hospitable environment.
But what if more of them start to leave?
500 American citizens and green card holders in the last quarter of 2009 said goodbye to America forever. Not many, but double the number of expatriations in all of 2008. Good riddance, other millionaires will take their place.
But what if more of them start to leave?
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