1.   Oppressive tax systems, high rates, and malicious revenue departments drive normal citizens into rebellion.

2.   The Russian marketplace is hamstrung by failing banks, the falling ruble, government corruption and an oppressive tax system.

3.   The Raptors also play in a country with an oppressive tax structure.

4.   They see their role as helping smokers sidestep oppressive taxes and regulations.

5.   Dole has meanwhile argued that the US economy could post even stronger growth if it were not shackled by excessive government regulation, oppressive taxes and worker anxiety.