Richest Man in France Seeks Belgian Citizenship

[homer]

Mr Khan said:

homer said:

Mr Khan said:

How, specifically, do you intend to get him to pay this money- regardless of tax rate. Pretend I'm him, convince me to stay in France. 

leatherhat said:

I wouldn't. He's free to go, after having oh, say, 50% of his net worth seized by the State.

How can you believe this to be fair? His money is his money. Not your money. Not my money. Not France's money.

Because he's trying to dodge a civic duty, no different than throwing a draft dodger in jail.

The only claim the government has is the amount he owes them for his new tax rate from the time it went into effect to the time he left with his money. They don't have claim to any large portion of his wealth. Sucks he didn't escape fast enough. I hope more rich people leave countries like that.