Peace Tax Seven Conscientious Objection to Tax for Military Purposes
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We the undersigned:
1. Object to being compelled to pay the proportion of taxes destined for military purposes
2. Uphold conscientious objector's right to pay taxes in full without contributing to war preparations
3. Believe that this is fair, just and practically possible
4. Call on the UK government to make provision accordingly
Explanatory note: (THE PEACE TAX SEVEN are a group of seven taxpaying UK citizens who want to make a positive contribution to society by paying their tax in full. They object in conscience to paying others to kill on their behalf, but current tax policy forces them to do just that. Each have tried to direct their income taxes to be used for peaceful and non-military purposes. In each case they were denied the right, and each has faced a dilemma: either to pay their taxes and so become complicit in killing; or to follow their conscience and break the law by withholding payment of a portion of their taxes. Following their consciences has lead them to court or the threat of prosecution. They object in conscience to this financial conscription, and believe that its legal basis is questionable. Consequently they are seeking a judicial review of current UK tax policy on this issue.)
1. Object to being compelled to pay the proportion of taxes destined for military purposes
2. Uphold conscientious objector's right to pay taxes in full without contributing to war preparations
3. Believe that this is fair, just and practically possible
4. Call on the UK government to make provision accordingly
Explanatory note: (THE PEACE TAX SEVEN are a group of seven taxpaying UK citizens who want to make a positive contribution to society by paying their tax in full. They object in conscience to paying others to kill on their behalf, but current tax policy forces them to do just that. Each have tried to direct their income taxes to be used for peaceful and non-military purposes. In each case they were denied the right, and each has faced a dilemma: either to pay their taxes and so become complicit in killing; or to follow their conscience and break the law by withholding payment of a portion of their taxes. Following their consciences has lead them to court or the threat of prosecution. They object in conscience to this financial conscription, and believe that its legal basis is questionable. Consequently they are seeking a judicial review of current UK tax policy on this issue.)
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Preventing a conflict is cheaper than fighting one. More money needs to be put into prevention
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Your campaign is of enormous significance and you deserve considerably more media attention. Congratulations on reaching the waiting list for the hearing at the European Court of Human Rights.
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