[ExI] Abandon all services

[BillK]

On 11/9/07, Stefano Vaj wrote:
> Amara's problems originate from the attempt to adopt an anglo-saxon attitude
> in a different cultural context. She has been suffering from the kind of
> problems that Japanese girls may have in the US... :-)
>

Italy is recognised as having a very large 'black' economy.
The IMF reckoned that up to a third of workers are 'off the book'.
Tax evasion is a way of life for small business in Italy.
(One set of accounts for the tax man and another set for running the business).

Not all the 'black' economy is criminal or Mafia activities. Much
'black' economy activity is ordinary jobs that would never be done if
they were taxed and regulated by officialdom.

And now, in addition, there are all the illegal immigrants working,
who officially don't exist. (Except when the government has an amnesty
and are swamped by applications).

Following the rules in Italy is regarded as the last resort, if all
other options fail.


BillK