Trump's Taxes and the media

[Zkuq]

Lrdfancypants said:

Zkuq said:

I wouldn't consider it a separate argument. If the laws should be changed, it means there's something wrong with the current laws, which in turn makes abusing the existing law morally shady. We're pretty much talking about the morality of Trump evading taxes here, and I don't think we can fully dismiss 'should be law be changed' as an argument then. It's not the main point but it's still related.

I respectfully disagree because I would bet, if I were a betting man, far more people try their best to pay as little taxes as possible than just write a check without attempting any write-offs.  

It's still shady. It just means a lot of people are willing to do something shady if it doesn't mean trouble for them. But you'd expect a leader to lead with example, and Trump doesn't exactly set a good example here.