You don't have to agree with Irwin Schiff's views on the federal income tax, to feel sympathy for Peter Schiff's request that his father be released from prison.

About Irwin Schiff And His Theories

Irwin Schiff is probably the father or, if not the grandfather of the modern tax protester (or you might prefer "tax honesty") movement. Irwin appears to be quite sincere in his belief that the federal income tax is extremely limited in its scope and most people who are what I like to call conventionally tax compliant are being tricked into compliance. Unlike most tax professionals I have taken the time to study Irwin's books and learn about his arguments. I remain unpersuaded.