new analysis by the census bureau finds that texas taxes the poor and
middle class to suppor the rich. the poorest 20% of texans pay the 5th
highest state tax rate in the nation, givng up 12% of their income to
state taxes. the richest 1% pay only 3% of their income in taxes

http://www.itepnet.org/pdf/tx_povertyday_0910.pdf

just think!!! if perry's elected, the GOP can complete its goal of the
'american dream' by wiping out the middle class