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fatslob-:O said:

MoscowPuzzles said:

5th amendment is commonly known as the right to remain silent. Are you thinking of the 4th amendment against unlawful search and seizure? In the case of tax evasion it would be a lawful seizure in lieu of debt owed to the US government.

 

Both are important but the 5th amendment also includes the "nor shall private property be taken for public use" clause ...

Weren't you addressing taxes though? I mean, I agree it's frightening that the government can simply buy your house and tell you to get lost so they can build a school/highway/airport but that's not relevant to taxation.