A Scrap of Paper.

Star (Christchurch), Volume XLIV, Issue 184, 5 August 1931, Page 6

A Scrap of Paper.

To th* Lot tor. Dear Sir,—At a low estimate 50,000 taxpayers in the Dominion each hold a scrap of paper stating that they have paid their unemployment tax for the month of August, in spite of which they are now informed that they must pay another—considerably heavier though more equitable tax for the same month. Lining up before the tax collectors with the cash to pay the increased tax they produce the receipt for the amount overpaid and naturally expect a refund of the amount, but are quietly told that such refund cannot be allowed. Why? The amount is confiscated—gone west- - obotained from them under false pretences. In other word’s, they have been robbed of the amount without cause and without a possible chance of redress. What is the value of their scrap of paper? Where does the much-vaunted British fair play come in? Quite a number say the amount is not worth troubling about and let it slid Others tell themselves that it is for a good cause and try and forget the injustice—but tens of thousands (among whom are many who really need the small amount filched from them) pay up, under compulsion, with disgust. Cheer up. Britons never shall be slaves?—! am, etc., RULE BRITANNIA.