This weeks Gospel story reminded me of a song from many years ago that was written and sung by my favorite band: "Let me tell you how it will be, there's one for you, nineteen for me, cause I'm the taxman, yeah, I'm the taxman. Should five per cent appear too small be thankful I don't take it all, cause I'm the taxman, yeah I'm the taxman. If you drive a car, I'll tax the street, if you try to sit, I'll tax your seat. If you take a walk, I'll tax your feet."

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