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Old 25th December 2006 | 01:40
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Semaphore Sam
 
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From: Eagan, MN
Hi Metro
Don't know if such animals exist anymore...after 9/11, the IRS has insisted to Europeans and others that ALL bank accts. (not just US citizens) must be subject to perusal by its agents. Gotta pay for the war, ya know. They say it's to monitor terrorist money, but they've been trying for 40 years to 'get the goods' on US citizens with assets protected overseas. 9/11 has given them the opening, and I'd be loath to trust bankers, who know where their political bread is buttered. Ya pays yer money, ya makes yer choices, and ya takes the results. Good luck! Sam
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