31.   And in that state, people pay great attention to such slights.

32.   And people are paying attention.

33.   And one reason why ordinary people do not pay their taxes is that they reckon the politicians will steal their money.

34.   And some lawmakers from both parties have suggested that one way to cut costs would be to have wealthier people pay higher co-payments.

35.   And the other is people pay us a relatively decent salary to give back two years of legislative work.

36.   And to ensure that more people paid taxes, the report said, countries should simplify their tax codes and enforce them.

37.   And when nations are shut off from the world, their people pay a steep price.

38.   And they have demonstrated that people are paying attention.

39.   And those are messages people are paying attention to, even outside the walls of the U.N., Bothwell said.

40.   And to ensure that more people pay their taxes, the report said, all countries should simplify tax laws and enforce them vigorously.