Sorry Crackerjax, what YOU fail to recognize is that higher WAGES ( what a concept ) means the people can afford higher taxes without it having a direct affect on GDP. The great republican lie is that we should lower taxes, while continuing the farce that fair wages are available if people apply themselves. Disturbing reality is that due to a lack of realistic tax structure, 79% of bridges and dams in this country are in need of replacement or major upgrades, our electric grid is an antique, our education system ranks very low compared to other industrialized nations, and ( contrary to another great republican lie ) our health care system ranks 35th in the world right behind Costa Rica. Doesn't it disturb you that we have a higher infant mortality rate than a country in which most of it's people don't even have shoes? Sorry, I'm all for higher taxes and a return of America to the pinnacle to which other nations strive to emulate. We need to lose the focus on greed, and make the personal sacrifices required to once more be a great nation.
