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Re:AMA: Bill Gates by reaperducer on Monday February 25, 2019 @03:18PM (#19249031)
Then they should say what they mean instead of being, as I mentioned, all passive aggressive about it.
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Re:AMA: Bill Gates by fossuser on Monday February 25, 2019 @04:31PM (#19249648)
I don't think they are - I think it's just a misunderstanding of phrasing maybe?

I interpret "I should have paid more" as I should be compelled to pay more, not "I wish I could pay more". The distinction being they'd rather not pay additional tax, but they probably should have to. I think the language is just somewhat ambiguous (specifically the word 'should').

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