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Slovakia has introduced the flat tax few years ago and their economy is on the rise.

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Add to what R/R said, this comment has very little to do with what tv eye's original point. It doesn't in any way counter the original point, in fact it supports what tv eye said.

And pray tell, what is wrong with trade unions?

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