Ok here is my answer. I am going to equate life styles to automobiles, as in
a frugal lifestyle is perhaps a Chevy, and a wealthy life style is a
Mercedes. I ask you which has the higher profit margine, and why? I contend
that our lifestyle is a type of purchase from our society, and the higher
quality should generate a higher profit margine from those who make it
available to us. A Mercedes E class has a higher profit margin than a Chevy
Cavilier, why, because it has more value to the purchaser. If those of us
who claim to be wealthy have a better quality of life, reletive to
ourselves, we should be happy to pay for that quality of life. That payment
is what gives it it's exclusivity, and makes it desireable to the holder. As
our government is the designer and enforcer of the slcial fabric of these
United States, it is the body to which we should gladly pay the debt our
lifestyle creates. If I have a Mercedes lifestyle, I will gladly pay for it.
This is not to say I am displeased with the taxes I pay, I would like a bit
more return in service, but the amount doesn't bother me.
"Simple Simon" wrote in message
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Imagine YOU are wealthy and then ask yourself that
question. Answer honestly.

S.Simon


"The Carrolls" wrote in message
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So shouldn"t the wealthy pay a larger percentage?