"It's official— The X-Men are NOT human" Topic

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Parzival	30 Jan 2012 9:28 a.m. PST
But then, neither are Captain America, Spiderman, or the Hulk… or Ironman? Well, that's what the US Government has decided: link The quote from the court's decision is priceless.
Streitax	30 Jan 2012 10:01 a.m. PST
Specist drivel, I say!
Eclectic Wave	30 Jan 2012 10:14 a.m. PST
But the thing is… Marvel was the one arguing that they are not human! Why? Because of all the taxes they don't have to pay because the Marvel toys aren't human (and thus aren't taxed as 'Dolls' which have a higher tax rate). All the US Government was doing was agreeing with Marvel's lawyers arguments.
Patrick R	30 Jan 2012 10:21 a.m. PST
These kinds of custom tricks happen daily. Foods are imported half-prepared instead of importing the ingredients separately etc … It's all how you interpret and abuse the tariff lists.
John the OFM	30 Jan 2012 11:23 a.m. PST
Doesn't Iron Man just wear a suit? He may not be covered.
Stronty Girl	30 Jan 2012 11:59 a.m. PST
So do Mr Spock dolls pay half the tax, because he is half human, half vulcan???
XRaysVision	30 Jan 2012 12:54 p.m. PST
Why isn't anyone asking why the taxes are different at all?
The Gray Ghost	30 Jan 2012 12:58 p.m. PST
Gasp!!
Andrew Walters	31 Jan 2012 8:00 a.m. PST
This totally belongs on The Blue Fez because it screams that something is wrong with the whole approach.
Parzival	31 Jan 2012 8:18 a.m. PST
Wait, Andrew… are you saying it might be inhuman?
SECURITY MINISTER CRITTER	31 Jan 2012 5:50 p.m. PST
meh!