A large part of the debate on this thread surrounds whether or not those lifestyles are, in fact, ethically abhorrent. The only reason I started harping on about taxes is because so many people assume that bankers are leeches and contribute absolutely nothing to society. Taxes may be mandatory, but that does not negate the fact that they have been contributed.
wank. they've got accountants so they can squirm out of paying any cent of tax, be it legitamate or illegitamate.