I thought the sentencing for Wesley Snipes was harsh. I realize the federal prosecutors need to make an example out of tax offenders, but 3 years for failing to file is extreme.

I agree that imposing stiff penalties on public figures is a great way to encouraging tax complaince, but 3 years is too much. If Wesley Snipes in is prison, how much wil he be contributing to the general federal fund? Nothing.

I think its better to make tax offenders pay their taxes and keep them working, generating incomes and spending that income than to lock them up and that all that money out of the economy.