Wesley Snipes, a man who has been most recently recognized for his problems with the IRS, had a very interesting response to a media question about the man who crashed his plane into an IRS building. The man was having tax trouble, similar to Snipes.
"What's new?," said Snipes, who argued that tax problems have been in existence since the founding of America.
Police are saying that A. Joseph Stack, III crashed his plane into an Austin, Texas, building on Thursday. One person was killed, along with Stack. When referencing the problems that Stack might have had with the IRS, Snipes went straight to the point.
According to Snipes, "I think it was an issue even for the early colonists and the British, so what's new?"
Snipes, who is now 47, was convicted in 2008 of not paying three years worth of taxes. He was sentenced to three years in prison, and is now appealing the decision. Snipes doesn't understand why the IRS is still coming after him.
"I'm not a politician, I'm not saving the world, I haven't created a cure for cancer, I make movies," said Snipes.
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Wesley Snipes is partially correct in that many Americans have serious problems with the extreme power of the IRS. All throughout history, the tax man has never been favored, but as time goes on, it seems that federal regulators have more and more latitude when it comes to dealing with citizens who don't pay their fair share. Things will only get worse as the US economy continues to tighten and massive government debt levels lead to the IRS putting an even greater choke hold on its citizens.
As for A. Joseph Stack, the man who crashed his plane into the IRS building, his reaction to financial problems was a heightened realization of what many Americans are feeling about the financial crisis. As a nation, America is incredibly wealthy, so financial crises tend to shock citizens in ways that undermine their psychological stability.
My advice to those who are having financial trouble is to realize that things are going to get better. This downturn is not going to last forever. Also, downturns can be good wake up calls to teach us to get our finances in order. Americans tend to be excessive consumers, jeopardizing our financial health. Finally, this is the time to keep it all in perspective and start to realize that money is not the most valuable asset you possess. Cherish the other things in life that have value beyond money. Life is about more than the size of your bank account.
Dr. Boyce Watkins is the founder of the Your Black World Coalition. To have Dr. Boyce commentary delivered to your email, please click here. 
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By: NiecyC on 2/20/2010 12:34PM
I'm so sick of hearing this crap. Have you read that interview first hand?
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By: Charles on 2/20/2010 1:15PM
funny how people with money tell those who have little its not that important. we live in a capitalistic society . every month I have an emergency that if I didnt have money to deal with it, would be a catastrophe.Money is a tool get as much as you can and use it wisely .
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By: Gpowell on 2/21/2010 8:19PM
Yes I had an idiot tell me that meanwhile his house is paid off and he tells me well you know people with money aren't necessarily happy ...well dang dammit it would smooth over a lot of unhappiness in my life...
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By: Charles on 2/20/2010 1:28PM
How do you manage to twist any topic into a "black women dont do that" explanation wake up yaza black women do anything and everything everybody else does, skin color dont dictate morality. I hope to hell black women wasnt waiting siting around waiting for OJ.BTW how in the hell do OJ represent the rest of us black men to you ! I'll bet your daddy was nothing like OJ , and if no black women ever go see a Wesley movie I'm sure he will never notice, sheesh your point of view is screwed up
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By: Tina E. on 2/27/2010 9:25PM
This guy doesn't deserve our comments ladies. His choice in mates is the same as how he chose to not pay taxes. He obviously thought he could steal from the Government and get away with it. NOT. He thinks Asian women are all that because they worship his ugly, black monkey lookin ass, and they have no voice, or choice when it comes to his life, affairs etc. Pretty sure asian women don't require a pre-nup. They're just happy to have somewhere decent to live. We were done with him when he beat Halles ass. Pay your taxes Wesley.
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By: johnpapajazzhill on 2/20/2010 7:14PM
Wesley needs to pay his back taxes and quit whining.With all the money he has made how do you forget to pay taxes. Maybe he should fill out a W4 form like the rest of america when he gets his next job or maybe his accountant should go to jail with him. It is not a black or white thing it is just a brother trying to get over and blaming everyone else. Take responsibilitgy for your behavior and get over it.
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By: Charles on 2/20/2010 9:26PM
Sus7637 on 2/20/2010 8:48
Did you comprehend any of what said ?, I dont mind you not agreeing with me but dont misinterpret what I said and call me names but I guess thats why you are what you are. I seen this happen to other people and I had to laugh. First rule is to understand what you are reading then comment.I hope I made your day cause I'm sure I'm the only person who has spoken to you .
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By: Regina77 on 2/20/2010 10:37PM
Please oh, please research what Wesley actually said! He did an interview for Ebony years ago, that took on a life of its own.
If Jam Donaldson reads this, I think this would be an excellant topic for a blog!
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By: Mike on 2/21/2010 8:27PM
Sus7637 - he said black women verbally/mentally abused him cause he was too dark for them - and that turned him away from them. Black women rejected him - and that happens to alot of darkskin brothers unfortunately. Don't forget sus7637, this all stems from the TransAtlantic Slave Trade and it's practices, like matriarchies for the slave quarters and brainwashing them to think there melanin rich skin and wooly hair was ugly. They understood the power of the poison mouth that all women have you women don't understand the power of your poison mouth and how you run GOOD men off with it all the time. What goes around, comes around and you should understand who started the mess - it was the black women who rejected him FIRST. Lots of successful, good looking black men feel exactly as he does and you need to 'put a sock in it' and understand why they feel as they do.
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By: Mike on 2/21/2010 8:33PM
And sus7637, you typed your comment in all caps and at the end of your rant, you suggested he should be castrated and killed. What you obviously don't realize, is your just parroting what the white man TAUGHT thru the white man's and white woman's long tradition of lynching (murdering) black men where they always castrated the man first. Wesley, Taye and those other names are not bad looking guys at all - but your 1st statement called him ugly. Hey sister, if you can't appreciate the very African look of a dark skin black man, the other races of women can appreciate it.
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