the question is who is rich.  Almost no one considers themselves rich as there is always someone like Bill Gates to point to and say, I am not as rich as he, therefore, I am not rich.  Almost everyone, except Warren Buffet figures they are overtaxed, and most figure they are underpaid.  Meanwhile, we all use some government services at some point that are paid for thru taxes.  It is not a one way street.  Taxes are the price we pay for civilization.