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It is not very unreasonable that the rich should contribute to the public expense, not only in proportion to their revenue, but something more than in that proportion.
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Basically what is being advocated here is Socialism, is it not?
Doesn't everyone in this country, outside of inheritence (I don't count this because I certainly won't inherit anything), start out with the same opportunities as anybody else? So, because I work harder, or the right opportunities fall my way, or I win the lottery, I'm supposed to share what I have, over-and-above a proportionate tax, to someone who might not be as motivated, or as lucky as I am? That should be my choice to do, not mandated.
Also, there are plenty of people out there who would love to make $24,000 a year, and would live a happy life if they did. I know a few of them myself. Who are you, or anyone else for that matter, to say that $24,000 a year makes a person poor compared to someone who makes $240,000 a year? People need to live within their means no matter how much they make, and if they can do that, hey, this is America, life will be good.
Indy