Tolstoy was a huge supporter of the radical economist HENRY GEORGE. See www.progressandpoverty.org for some real free thinking.

Whether Washington said it or not, is not the issue. It is not an opinion -- it is a DEFINITION. The difference between your tax bill and your United Way "suggested contribution" is that the government can force you to pay. btw, does anyone know WHO actually said it? Or when? How long has it been attributed to GW? Perhaps there is no primary source document, but is there proof it was NOT GW?