Mathematics may be precise, but economics are a different matter. As statistics make their way through the prejudices of the mind they gain or lose gravity depending on one’s values. What follows is a rebuttal of the conservative mantra that taxing the wealthy would not put a dent in the deficit. See what you think.
http://www.commondreams.org/view/2012/08/27
I have long wondered about taxation on the wealthiest among us. I also think that taxing churches (since so many are bent on interfering in our political processes) would help get get rid of that overwhelming debt. *nod*