And, yes, I DO take it personally: Brave New Films and the War on Greed

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And, yes, I DO take it personally

Tuesday, May 06, 2008

Brave New Films and the War on Greed

This year, the tax loophole has given Henry Kravis: $33,116,174 and counting

Tell the presidential candidates to pledge to close the buyout industry's tax loopholes

19,349 signers [as of 8:52 a.m. U.S. pacific time/8:22 p.m. Afghanistan time, 6 May 08]

Dear presidential candidates,

Buyout industry executives with multi-million dollar incomes have been amassing fortunes by exploiting a major tax loophole. Their tax privileges have robbed the public purse and placed the burden on working- and middle-class taxpayers.

Make a pledge, if elected, that you will work to close the buyout industry's tax loopholes.

GO HERE TO SIGN THE PLEDGE

Labels: Brave New Films, Congress, greed, Henry Kravis, Robert Greenwald, tax loopholes, taxes