Those who reap the most benefit from the continuation of our society should be made to pay more...

Almost everything that has been enacted into law over the last 200 years has to do with protecting the property of those who have property.

But even on a more base level, who would be hurt the most if our society fell apart.

Those of us who are ill and need medical attention would obviously be the first to be hurt.

But when you get down to it, how much different would your life be if things went wrong...

That's my real justification for a graduated tax rate.

Our society shields wealth, protects property and is organized around the swift movement of good and services. Who benefits from all of this, those who own stuff.

You have the most to loose so buck up Thurston, pay your share of the bill...