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James Traficant: “Chris and Pat Rowenhorst: They own a pawn shop, they owe the IRS $70,000. They had monthly payments, never missed a…”

On the recordApril 21, 1994
Chris and Pat Rowenhorst: They own a pawn shop, they owe the IRS $70,000. They had monthly payments, never missed a payment. The IRS showed up one day, and two agents said, ``I want it all right now.'' The Rowenhorsts cited their rights, and out of frustration said, ``What do you want me to do, kill myself so you can collect the insurance to pay these taxes?'' The next thing he knew he was jailed because they said he threatened Federal agents. Thank God, he had a surveillance camera that proved he did not threaten those agents. What is going on, Congress? This is out of control. American taxpayers are at times treated like dogs. Because Jeffrey Dahmer is innocent when he goes to court, a mass murderer, but a taxpayer in a tax court is guilty and has to prove their innocence. Shame, Congress. It is time to change that. Discharge petition No. 12, let us bring it to the floor and have a people's vote.
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James Traficant
Ohio
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Editor's note · Context

Addressing the treatment of taxpayers by the IRS and advocating for legislative change.

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