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Fuck the haters! U2 will go out and give each and every one of them a super mind-fuck (they better do that).
I don't mind the haters. That's their right.
What I mind is the haters with the WRONG FACTS!
U2 definitely pays taxes. They are performing in Oakland, CA tonight. There will be a city tax. A state tax. Any money made in the U.S. is also taxed. And that's just for one show!
Bono has a home on Ireland. That is taxed. Anything he buys is taxed. Any help he hires is taxed.
I can assure you, they pay plenty of taxes.
They may have had some "assets" set aside to help minimize some taxes. Duh. Wouldn't you do this if you could? I'm willing to argue that just about everyone of those protesters cheats on their taxes in some form (charity donations, tips earned, etc.). What U2 does is not that different from many businesses. And indeed, U2 is a business. My own company has its headquarters outside the U.S. just for tax reasons. This is true for many companies, even though most of their business is within the U.S.
If someone doesn't like it, don't protest Bono for LEGALLY following what is allowed. Protest the government to close down loopholes.
But guess what - nothing will change. Those loopholes exist as a way to ensure some tax money comes into the state or country. Those loopholes exist to ensure some jobs and business are created. U2 may get tax breaks, but their one or two shows in any city generate substantial revenue for many people. They are "rewarded" with this tax break.
But if people want all loopholes removed, then talk to your government. Protesting Bono won't change a thing.
Dumbasses.