Wow.. you sound like a such a bleeding heart liberal.. oh wait.. this is slashdot. Legally avoiding taxes is stealing.. that takes some balls of come up with. I call bullshit! It's my right to minimize taxes I pay in every legal way. Greed (as you call it) or free market capitalism (my preferred term) is has been not only driving this country, but also most of the civilized world. When did US, with the largest GDP in the world (right on par with the entire EU) become the 2nd rate nation? It's not about gimme, it's about keeping the money you worked hard for. If you feel like helping your state/federal government you can always send them a check...