Tax protesters Edward and Elaine Brown were convicted in 2007 of tax evasion. They were sentenced to spend some time at ClubFed. Instead of reporting to prison, they decided to barricade themselves in their New Hampshire home. After a stand-off that ran many weeks, US Marshals arrested the Browns. They were tried and convicted on numerous weapons counts and received 37 and 35 additional years at ClubFed, respectively–effectively a life sentence (the Browns will be over 100 when their sentences are up). They appealed their sentences; yesterday, the 1st Circuit Court of Appeals upheld their sentences in a 48-page ruling.
I could go into a long discussion of their meritless claims, but the concluding paragraph of the opinion is enough: “After thorough consideration, we have found no merit in any of Edward’s or Elaine’s arguments. Their convictions are affirmed.”
The moral is simple: There is an income tax, and you must pay it. And armed resistance to a short term at ClubFed leads to a far, far longer term.
Just want to know where people come up with their wild and wrong-minded point of view. Stubborn and stupid is not a good formula. Most people do not take these stances and usually confer with legal counsel when the are contemplating actions that may have grave legal consequences.